New technique for the cystic mediastinal tumor by video-assisted thoracoscopy.

Iwasaki, A; Hiratsuka, M; Kawahara, K; Shirakusa, T · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

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Abstract

Thoracoscopic operations for benign mediastinal tumors have been useful. However, it is difficult to remove cystic mediastinal tumors completely because of their cystic structure. We herein describe a useful technique of tumor cannulation that allows for the simple and safe removal of these tumors.

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