MEDIASTINOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF MEDIASTINAL CYSTS

Authors
URSCHEL JD HORAN TA
Citation
Jd. Urschel et Ta. Horan, MEDIASTINOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF MEDIASTINAL CYSTS, The Annals of thoracic surgery, 58(6), 1994, pp. 1698-1700
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
The Annals of thoracic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034975
Volume
58
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1698 - 1700
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(1994)58:6<1698:MTOMC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Selected patients with mediastinal cysts can be managed safely and eff ectively by mediastinoscopic techniques. Small cysts in favorable loca tions can be excised partially or nearly completely. Cysts that are in timately associated with vital structures are better suited to mediast inoscopic cystotomy and chemical sclerosis. Three cases are presented and technical aspects are discussed.