Infection of a bronchogenic cyst after ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration.

Gamrekeli, Alexander; Kalweit, Gerhard; Schäfer, Harald; Huwer, Hanno · Ann Thorac Surg · 2013

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Standard recommendation for therapy of benign mediastinal cysts is surgery. Endobronchial ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EBUS-FNA) has been used by some researchers as a diagnostic tool. This approach may be associated with severe life-threatening complications. We describe a case of life-threatening purulent pericardial effusion with tamponade by infection of a bronchogenic cyst after EBUS-FNA.

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