Transcarinal aspiration of a mediastinal cyst to facilitate anesthetic management

Marked airway obstruction and interference with gas exchange was encountered following institution of general anesthesia for resection of a cystic subcarinal mass. Intraoperative bronchoscopy revealed marked airway compression. The cyst was decompressed using a transbronchial needle through a fiberb...

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Published in:	Chest Vol. 97; no. 6; p. 1490
Main Authors:	McDougall, J C, Fromme, G A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1990
Subjects:	Adult Airway Obstruction - etiology Anesthesia, General Bronchoscopy Female Humans Intraoperative Care - methods Intraoperative Complications - etiology Mediastinal Cyst - surgery Posture Suction
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Summary:	Marked airway obstruction and interference with gas exchange was encountered following institution of general anesthesia for resection of a cystic subcarinal mass. Intraoperative bronchoscopy revealed marked airway compression. The cyst was decompressed using a transbronchial needle through a fiberbronchoscope. This allowed for safe anesthetic management and resection of the mass.
ISSN:	0012-3692
DOI:	10.1378/chest.97.6.1490