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[Mediastinoscopy in children]

J F Dyon, R Sarrazin

    Chirurgie Pediatrique
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Mediastinoscopy, a cervical approach to examine the mediastinum, is an infrequent but valuable diagnostic tool in pediatric cases. This procedure aids in diagnosing conditions like thymic tumors and hematosarcomas, achieving a high diagnostic success rate with low complication risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Diagnostic Procedures

    Background:

    • Mediastinoscopy via the cervical approach is an infrequent examination in pediatric patients.
    • This study reviews the authors' experience with mediastinoscopy in children under 17.

    Observation:

    • The examination was indicated in 20 children, primarily for prognostic purposes (16 patients).
    • Various approaches were utilized, including supra-sternal, anterior, and antero-lateral mediastinoscopy.
    • Diagnostic yield was high (90%), with failures often linked to sample interpretation rather than biopsy technique.

    Findings:

    • Mediastinoscopy provided a diagnosis in 14 out of 16 prognostic cases.
    • The procedure is effective for diagnosing tumors of the thymus and lateral mediastinum, as well as hematosarcomas and Hodgkin's disease.

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  • Overall morbidity was 1.5% and mortality 0.1%, with two anesthetic incidents in lymphoma patients requiring resuscitation.

    • Implications:

    • Mediastinoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool in pediatric patients with suspected mediastinal masses.
    • The technique, adapted from adult procedures, offers a high diagnostic accuracy with an acceptable safety profile.
    • Further research may focus on optimizing sample interpretation to further improve diagnostic success rates.