Thoracoscopic resection of a paraaortic bronchogenic cyst.
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.
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Policlinic University Hospital, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Baldassare
B
Mondello
Salvatore
S
Lentini
Dario
D
Familiari
Pietro
P
Barresi
Francesco
F
Monaco
Michele
M
Sibilio
Annunziata
A
La Rocca
Vincenzo
V
Micali
Ignazio Eduardo
IE
Acri
Mario
M
Barone
Maurizio
M
Monaco
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000473:pathology; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008476:Mediastinal Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000473:pathology