[Surgical management of huge mediastinal tumor: report of 8 cases]

The experiences of surgical management of 8 cases of huge mediastinal tumors were reported. Five cases had anterior mediastinal tumors, 3 posterior mediastinal tumors (benign 5, malignant 3). Emergent operations were done in 3 cases of intratumor hemorrhage and rupture. The average weight of resectal specimens was 2,080g. The clinical specificity of huge mediastinal tumor and management of pulmonary edema after operation were discussed suggesting a diagnostic standard and three methods: rapid tumor resection in capsule; resection of the tumor in pieces by minimizing the pressure within the tumor; resection of the tumor after enlargement of operation field.