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Mediastinal abscess after endobronchial ultrasound with transbronchial needle aspiration: a case report

Authors: Susan D Moffatt-Bruce, Patrick Ross Jr

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with transbronchial needle aspiration is now becoming widely accepted as a preferred staging technique. It has been perceived as a non-invasive and well tolerated procedure with minimal complications. We report the development and treatment of a severe complication that developed 2 weeks after the initial procedure in the form of a complex mediastinal abscess. EBUS although useful in its non-invasive application for diagnosing mediastinal or hilar disease, must be regarded with caution since the potential exists to develop severe complications.

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Title: Mediastinal abscess after endobronchial ultrasound with transbronchial needle aspiration: a case report
Authors: Susan D Moffatt-Bruce
Patrick Ross Jr
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-5-33

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