Severe Mediastinal Infection With Abscess Formation After Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbrochial Needle Aspiration
Severe Mediastinal Infection With Abscess Formation After Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbrochial Needle Aspiration
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DOI:
10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.09.002
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发表时间:
2010-04-01
影响因子:
4.6
通讯作者:
Zervos, Michael D.
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作者:
Parker, Kathryn L.;Bizekis, Costas S.;Zervos, Michael D.
Endobronchial, ultrasound-guided, transbronchial needle aspiration has recently been introduced as an alternative to mediastinoscopy for lymph node staging of lung cancer and the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. This procedure is less invasive and more cost-effective, and multiple large studies have reported no associated complications. In this case, an individual presented with descending mediastinitis after having this minimally invasive procedure for mediastinal lymphadenopathy. (Ann Thorac Surg 2010; 89: 1271-2) (C) 2010 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons