Postmediastinoscopy changes in chest CT
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E Astigarraga1, F Sáez, B Canteli
1Department of Radiology, Cruces Hospital, Vizcaya, Spain.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 1, 1994
Abstract
Objective:
To know the CT changes that may be seen in the mediastinum after uncomplicated mediastinoscopy.
Materials And Methods:
Noncontrast CT was performed on 10 patients on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th days after the procedure.
Results:
We encountered linear and diffuse increased attenuation within the mediastinum as well as air bubbles. By the 5th day postmediastinoscopic changes resolved. We never found air-fluid levels, fluid collections, or other abnormalities.
Conclusion:
Expected postmediastinoscopic changes are not to be confused with potential postprocedure complications such as hemorrhage or infection.