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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985; 33(3): 179-180
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014112
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Esophageal Perforation during Mediastinoscopy - The Successful Management of 2 Complicated Cases

L. Dernevik, S. Larsson, G. Pettersson
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Götborg, Sahlgrenska sjukhuset, Göteborg, Sweden
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1985

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Esophageal injury during mediastinoscopy is a rare and easily overlooked complication. In this paper 2 complicated cases, one associated with a pulmonary artery lesion, are reported. Both patients eventually recovered. The principles of management are discussed based on these cases.

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Esophageal Perforation - Mediastinoscopy - Ad-verse effects