Effective bleeding control during resection of giant carotid body tumor.

Carotid body tumor is a rare neoplasm located at the carotid bifurcation. Ligation and excision of the external carotid artery together with the tumor is preferred in patients with transmural tumor invasion. In those without transmural tumor invasion, temporary occlusion of the external carotid artery at the bifurcation allows trouble-free tumor excision and keeps the external carotid artery intact.