Mediastinoscopy as a therapeutic tool.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.10.055.
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Abstract
Mediastinoscopy is a safe and effective diagnostic modality to obtain tissue specimens from the anterior mediastinum in most patient lymph node tissue. The technique can also be applied to remove other material from the mediastinum. We describe a case in which a bullet was retrieved from the mediastinum, lying very close to the innominate artery. Important differences in using the device for this purpose are highlighted.
Medical subject headings
- Mediastinoscopy
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Gunshot