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.
Mondello
Baldassare
B
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Policlinic University Hospital, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Lentini
Salvatore
S
Familiari
Dario
D
Barresi
Pietro
P
Monaco
Francesco
F
Sibilio
Michele
M
La Rocca
Annunziata
A
Micali
Vincenzo
V
Acri
Ignazio Eduardo
IE
Barone
Mario
M
Monaco
Maurizio
M
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