| Literature DB >> 23706435 |
Alexander Gamrekeli1, Gerhard Kalweit, Harald Schäfer, Hanno Huwer.
Abstract
Standard recommendation for therapy of benign mediastinal cysts is surgery. Endobronchial ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EBUS-FNA) has been used by some researchers as a diagnostic tool. This approach may be associated with severe life-threatening complications. We describe a case of life-threatening purulent pericardial effusion with tamponade by infection of a bronchogenic cyst after EBUS-FNA.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23706435 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.10.071
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330