Abstract
Mediastinal cysts are commonly an incidental finding simulating a benign or malignant diagnosis. Infection is a recognised complication of mediastinal cyst and therefore early surgical management is essential. Endobronchial ultrasound guided biopsy (EBUS) has been used to diagnose and manage mediastinal cyst. We present a case series of three patients who presented with sepsis following diagnostic EBUS of mediastinal cyst. We would recommend that EBUS guided biopsy be applied cautiously if there is a high suspicion of mediastinal cyst to avoid post procedural infection, which can thus complicate any future therapeutic options.
Original language | English |
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Article number | rjac158 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Case Reports |
Volume | 2022 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Apr 2022 |