Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pneumothorax-II01:27

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
Pneumothorax-I01:26

Pneumothorax-I

A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
Gross Anatomy of the Lungs01:17

Gross Anatomy of the Lungs

The lungs are a pair of vital organs connected to the trachea via the left and right bronchi. The base of these organs meets the dome-shaped muscle known as the diaphragm. Encased by the pleurae, the lungs contact the mediastinum. The right lung is shorter yet wider, and has a larger volume than the left lung. The left lung has an indentation known as the cardiac notch. The superior region of the lungs is referred to as the apex, whereas the base is the lower region near the diaphragm. The...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease III: Chronic Bronchitis Features01:24

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease III: Chronic Bronchitis Features

Chronic bronchitis is a key phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by airway-centered inflammation and mucus overproduction. It develops from long-term exposure to harmful particles or gases, most commonly cigarette smoke, which triggers a persistent inflammatory response.Cellular and Structural ChangesInflammation initially affects the large bronchi and later the smaller airways, with infiltration by immune cells, including neutrophils, macrophages, and...
Pulmonary Cycle: Exhalation01:17

Pulmonary Cycle: Exhalation

In terms of human respiration, the act of expelling air, known as exhalation (or expiration), operates on the principle of pressure gradients. During expiration, the pressure within the lungs exceeds that of the surrounding atmosphere. Under normal conditions, quiet breathing involves passive exhalation and is free of muscular contractions. This is because the exhalation process is driven by the natural elastic recoil of the lungs and chest wall, both of which have an inherent tendency to...
Aneurysm II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:21

Aneurysm II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

Thoracic, aortic arch and abdominal aneurysms are significant vascular conditions that can present with various clinical manifestations and lead to serious complications. Understanding these manifestations and the appropriate diagnostic studies is essential for effective management and treatment.Thoracic Aortic AneurysmsThoracic aortic aneurysms often remain asymptomatic until they reach a size that impinges on adjacent structures. They typically cause deep, diffuse chest pain that radiates to...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Differentiated thyroid cancer with liver metastases: lessons learned from managing a series of 14 patients.

International surgery·2015
Same author

Factors predictive of lymph node metastasis in the follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma.

The British journal of surgery·2013
Same author

[Psychiatrists who took shelter in French-speaking Switzerland from 1933-1945].

Revue medicale de la Suisse romande·1992
Same author

Systemic levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha during hemodialysis with cellulosic membranes: no effect of the sterilization procedure.

Artificial organs·1992
Same author

Quantitative assessment of urinary protein and enzyme excretion--a diagnostic programme for the detection of renal involvement in type I diabetes mellitus.

Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·1992
Same author

[Immunohistochemical findings in otosclerotic lesions].

HNO·1992
Same journal

Re: "Aorto-duodenal fistula: what should we do?"

Journal of visceral surgery·2026
Same journal

Transgastric singleport laparoscopic resection of a gastroesophageal junction stromal tumor (with video).

Journal of visceral surgery·2026
Same journal

Revascularization of the hepatic artery by reimplantation of the gastroduodenal artery during a pancreatoduodenectomy (with video).

Journal of visceral surgery·2026
Same journal

Surgery is no longer the only effective treatment for obesity: What does this means?

Journal of visceral surgery·2026
Same journal

The GRADE approach explained to surgeons.

Journal of visceral surgery·2026
Same journal

Role of laparoscopy in the management of abdominal trauma.

Journal of visceral surgery·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 21, 2026

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
04:14

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Published on: February 28, 2025

A retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst.

C Brient1, C Muller, P Cassagneau

  • 1Endocrine surgery department, University Hospital La Timone, 13000 Marseilles, France. myrtille10@wanadoo.fr

Journal of Visceral Surgery
|June 15, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cysts are rare benign congenital malformations. This case study suggests radiological monitoring may be a safe alternative to surgery for selected patients with these rare lesions.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 21, 2026

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
04:14

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Published on: February 28, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Bronchogenic cysts are typically congenital malformations found in the mediastinum.
  • Retroperitoneal locations for bronchogenic cysts are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old patient presented with an incidentally discovered retroperitoneal lesion during staging for prostatic adenocarcinoma.
  • Diagnostic assessments including CT, biological markers, and histology confirmed the lesion as a bronchogenic cyst.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision is often recommended for bronchogenic cysts.
  • Given the low risk of malignant transformation, a conservative approach involving follow-up CT scans every six months was chosen.
  • Over three years, the lesion remained stable, with no significant changes in biological or radiological assessments.

Implications:

  • This case suggests that for selected patients, conservative radiological monitoring may be a viable alternative to surgical intervention for retroperitoneal bronchogenic cysts.
  • Further research is warranted to establish definitive guidelines for managing these rare retroperitoneal lesions.