[Transbronchial puncture and instillation of contrast medium for the radiographic visualization of a mediastinal cyst (author's transl)].
A new method for preoperative diagnosis of mediastinal cysts is described. A transbronchial puncture of a mediastinal cystic tumor was performed in one patient with a mediastinal enlargement and stenosis of the right main bronchus. Afer aspiration of fluid material a water-soluble contrast medium was instilled under fluoroscopic control via a normal biopsy needle. Summarizing their experiences the indications for this new technique is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008476:Mediastinal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D011677:Punctures; D011859:Radiography; D013147:Spirometry
D003287:Contrast Media
Die transbronchiale mediastinale Zystografie