Abstract
Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare highly vascularized and slow enlarging tumors arising from the paraganglionic tissue at the carotid bifurcation. Main treatment options for CBTs are surgical resection or "wait and scan" strategy. The choice for either strategy may be equally good medically in many patients. A structured "shared decision making" (SDM) might be helpful for guiding patients. To develop an SDM strategy for the surgical treatment, we aim to (1) identify considerations and factors involved in the decision making of patients with CBTs and (2) evaluate the current practice in our clinic and explore the opinions of patients on their treatment. This exploratory study was conducted in patients of the Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), The Netherlands. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were invited for a semi-structured interview. All conversations were fully audiotaped and transcripted. Fifteen patients were included and interviewed. Ten of these patients underwent previously surgical resection of at least one tumor. Five patients underwent the wait and scan policy. The most important factors influencing decision making in CBT treatment are family, fears, co-consultants, and doctor-patient relationship. This study has identified the factors influencing decision making in CBT and should be considered during consultations. The decision for surgery or not was mainly influenced by physician preferences and family members' prior experiences.
Highlights
Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare highly vascularized and slow enlarging tumors arising from
To develop a useful shared decision making’’ (SDM) strategy for the surgical treatment of patients with CBT, we aim to (1) identify considerations and factors involved in the decision making of patients with CBTs and (2) evaluate the current practice in our clinic and explore the opinions of patients on the clinical management decision strategy
This study has identified fear, family influence, and co-consultation as major factors influencing decision making in CBT
Summary
Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare highly vascularized and slow enlarging tumors arising from. Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare highly vascularized and slow enlarging tumors arising from the paraganglionic tissue at the carotid bifurcation. Objectives: To develop an SDM strategy for the surgical treatment, we aim to (1) identify considerations and factors involved in the decision making of patients with CBTs and (2) evaluate the current practice in our clinic and explore the opinions of patients on their treatment. Results: Fifteen patients were included and interviewed Ten of these patients underwent previously surgical resection of at least one tumor. The most important factors influencing decision making in CBT treatment are family, fears, co-consultants, and doctor-patient relationship. Conclusions: This study has identified the factors influencing decision making in CBT and should be considered during consultations. The decision for surgery or not was mainly influenced by physician preferences and family members’ prior experiences
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