Transcarinal aspiration of a mediastinal cyst to facilitate anesthetic management.

McDougall, J C; Fromme, G A · Chest · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Marked airway obstruction and interference with gas exchange was encountered following institution of general anesthesia for resection of a cystic subcarinal mass. Intraoperative bronchoscopy revealed marked airway compression. The cyst was decompressed using a transbronchial needle through a fiberbronchoscope. This allowed for safe anesthetic management and resection of the mass.

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