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Methylmethacrylate is a prosthetic material commonly used for the reconstruction of large chest wall defects. We present the first reported case of delayed methylmethacrylate plate migration, which resulted in an aortic pseudoaneurysm with aortopulmonary fistula. Treatment management, including staged repair combining endovascular and open approaches, is also discussed.
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Aneurysm, False/surgery , Aorta, Thoracic/surgery , Bone Plates/adverse effects , Foreign-Body Migration/surgery , Methylmethacrylate/adverse effects , Thoracotomy/adverse effects , Aneurysm, False/diagnostic imaging , Aorta, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging , Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/methods , Bone Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Bone Neoplasms/pathology , Bone Neoplasms/surgery , Combined Modality Therapy , Follow-Up Studies , Foreign-Body Migration/diagnostic imaging , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Risk Assessment , Thoracic Wall/pathology , Thoracic Wall/surgery , Thoracotomy/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Treatment Outcome , Vascular Surgical Procedures/methodsABSTRACT
Fourth branchial complex anomalies are rare and typically present in neonates or adolescents. Surgical management via open excision is the traditional approach to prevent recurrence. However, endoscopic sinus cauterization has recently been reported as a less invasive alternative. The current case report represents the first published account of a fourth branchial pouch presenting in an adult patient effectively managed through endoscopic excision. We compare this method to open excision and endoscopic ablative techniques.
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Branchial Region/abnormalities , Branchial Region/surgery , Endoscopy , Female , Humans , Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Young AdultABSTRACT
Endobronchial, ultrasound-guided, transbronchial needle aspiration has recently been introduced as an alternative to mediastinoscopy for lymph node staging of lung cancer and the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. This procedure is less invasive and more cost-effective, and multiple large studies have reported no associated complications. In this case, an individual presented with descending mediastinitis after having this minimally invasive procedure for mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
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Abscess/etiology , Biopsy, Needle/adverse effects , Klebsiella Infections/etiology , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Lymphatic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Lymphatic Diseases/pathology , Mediastinitis/etiology , Biopsy, Needle/methods , Bronchoscopy , Humans , Male , Mediastinum , Middle Aged , Severity of Illness Index , UltrasonographyABSTRACT
Open thoracotomy procedures serve as the mainstay for surgical resection of pulmonary aspergilloma. These procedures are considered among the most challenging for thoracic surgeons, and postoperative morbidity and mortality rates are high. Here, we present patient who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for aspergilloma. Based on the success of the operation, we suggest that video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical resection be considered as an option for pulmonary aspergilloma.
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Hemoptysis/surgery , Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis/surgery , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/complications , Pneumonectomy/methods , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/methods , Bronchoscopy , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Hemoptysis/diagnosis , Hemoptysis/etiology , Humans , Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis/complications , Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis/diagnosis , Middle Aged , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Mediastinoscopy is considered the gold standard for evaluating mediastinal lymph nodes. However, endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration has lately offered a less invasive alternative, with the ability to obtain nodal samples under direct visualization. Recent literature found an early learning curve for this technique. We present the initial experience of 4 thoracic surgeons with the procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on the first 51 patients on whom an endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration was performed from January 5, 2007, to July 24, 2008. This group included 43 patients with a history or known diagnosis of malignancy as well as 8 patients with a presumed sarcoidosis diagnosis. All negative results were confirmed with mediastinoscopy. The technique's sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy were assessed. RESULTS: A total of 73 lymph nodes underwent biopsy in 51 patients. These individuals included 34 men and 17 women, with an average age of 62 years (range, 21-89 years). No surgical or postoperative complications were noted. Overall, a correct diagnosis was established in 88% of the patients (45 of 51). After the first 25 cases (a mean of 6 cases per surgeon), a technique modification was adapted to increase diagnostic yield. The first 25 cases had a 72.22% sensitivity and 80% accuracy, whereas the last 26 cases had a 95.45% sensitivity and 96.15% accuracy (P = .07). CONCLUSION: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration is a quickly mastered technique that offers a safe, minimally invasive, and accurate means to evaluate mediastinal lymph nodes.
