Severe mediastinal infection with abscess formation after endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbrochial needle aspiration.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.09.002.
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Abstract
Endobronchial, ultrasound-guided, transbronchial needle aspiration has recently been introduced as an alternative to mediastinoscopy for lymph node staging of lung cancer and the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. This procedure is less invasive and more cost-effective, and multiple large studies have reported no associated complications. In this case, an individual presented with descending mediastinitis after having this minimally invasive procedure for mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Biopsy, Needle
- Klebsiella Infections
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Lymphatic Diseases
- Mediastinitis