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01-12-2010 | Case report
Thoracoscopic resection of a paraaortic bronchogenic cyst
Authors:
Baldassare Mondello, Salvatore Lentini, Dario Familiari, Pietro Barresi, Francesco Monaco, Michele Sibilio, Annunziata La Rocca, Vincenzo Micali, Ignazio Eduardo Acri, Mario Barone, Maurizio Monaco
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Issue 1/2010
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Abstract
Bronchogenic mediastinal cysts (BMC) represent 18% of primitive mediastinal tumors and the most frequent cystic lesions in this area. Nowadays, BMC are usually treated by VATS. However, the presence of major adhesions to vital structures is often considered as an unfavourable condition for thoracoscopic treatment. The authors report the thoracoscopic treatment of a BMC having dense adhesions to the aortic arch. Diagnosis and surgical treatment is described. Review of the literature and surgical options on this topic are discussed.