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Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Bronchogenic cysts are congenital anomalies that can present with significant complications.
Surgical intervention is the primary treatment for symptomatic or infected bronchogenic cysts.

Observation:

This study reviewed 30 consecutive surgical cases of bronchogenic cysts, focusing on complicated or unusual presentations.
Three cases involved mediastinal bronchogenic cysts with major surgical complications or unique pathological findings.
Surgical approaches included thoracotomy (25 patients) and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (5 patients).

Findings:

Two patients experienced iatrogenic injury to the contralateral main bronchus during cyst excision.
One patient developed a foreign body granuloma due to cyanoacrylate migration after bronchial tear repair.
Malignancy, specifically large-cell anaplastic carcinoma, was identified arising from a mediastinal bronchogenic cyst wall.

Implications:

Complications and challenges in surgical excision increase with symptomatic or infected bronchogenic cysts.
The potential for malignancy within bronchogenic cysts underscores the importance of early surgical intervention.
Timely resection of bronchogenic cysts is crucial for minimizing surgical risks and preventing adverse outcomes.