title: [Risks and complications on mediastinoscopy (author's transl)].
abstract: Own experiences on 2500 cases of mediastinoscopy. Risks concerning the indication for the mediastinoscopy. Summary of complications with regard to 19 other authors including 12 161 mediastinoscopies. Most appearing complications: Lesions of the nervus recurrens. Lesions of the bigger vessels avoidable by concerning the local anatomy. Recommendations for emergency cases.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008481:Mediastinoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D012009:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Risiken und Komplikationen bei Mediastinoskopien.