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Pleuropericardial cysts: treatment by videothoracoscopy
J Mouroux1, B Padovani, J Maalouf
1Service de Chirurgie Abdominale et Thoracique, Hôpital Pasteur, Nice, France.
Surgical Laparoscopy & Endoscopy
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Videothoracoscopy effectively resected four pleuropericardial cysts, including one in an unusual location. This minimally invasive approach offers a safe and efficient alternative for symptomatic mediastinal tumors.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Pleuropericardial cysts are uncommon mediastinal tumors, typically benign and asymptomatic.
- Computed tomography (CT) often confirms diagnosis, but atypical presentations necessitate further investigation.
- These cysts constitute 5-10% of all mediastinal tumors.