Technology: An aid to clinical judgement

Abstract

Complete removal of renal cell tumor with thrombus which extends above the diaphragm often necessitates use of cardiopulmonary bypass. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can play an important role in delineating the extent of tumor growth. We describe a patient with renal cell carcinoma with thrombosis invading into the right ventricle and its complete removal with the aid of TEE.

Keywords

• Cardiopulmonary bypass
• Renal cell carcinoma
• Right atrial thrombus
• Transesophageal echocardiography