Postmediastinoscopy changes in chest CT.
OBJECTIVE
To know the CT changes that may be seen in the mediastinum after uncomplicated mediastinoscopy.


METHODS
Noncontrast CT was performed on 10 patients on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th days after the procedure.


RESULTS
We encountered linear and diffuse increased attenuation within the mediastinum as well as air bubbles. By the 5th day postmediastinoscopic changes resolved. We never found air-fluid levels, fluid collections, or other abnormalities.


CONCLUSIONS
Expected postmediastinoscopic changes are not to be confused with potential postprocedure complications such as hemorrhage or infection.
Department of Radiology, Cruces Hospital, Vizcaya, Spain.
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Astigarraga
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Sáez
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Canteli
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Gozalo
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Lamikiz
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008481:Mediastinoscopy; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed