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Source: Neuroblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
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Occasionally, if the liver becomes too large and is compromising the kidney and other abdominal organs, a decompressive laparotomy may be necessary,[13,14] although this would typically be an indication for chemotherapy as well. Likewise, emergent surgical abdominal decompression can be used to avoid respiratory deterioration and improve ventilation.[13,14]
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