Airway obstruction by anterior mediastinal mass. Successful management by percutaneous aspiration.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An anterior mediastinal mass producing extrinsic airway obstruction was successfully managed by percutaneous needle aspiration, decompressing the mass and relieving the airway obstruction. This allowed safe induction of general endotracheal anesthesia and excision of the mass by a sternotomy approach.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Mediastinal Neoplasms
- Teratoma