Severe mediastinal infection with abscess formation after endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbrochial needle aspiration

Kathryn L Parker; Costas S Bizekis; Michael D Zervos

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.09.002

Severe mediastinal infection with abscess formation after endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbrochial needle aspiration

Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Apr;89(4):1271-2. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.09.002.

Authors

Kathryn L Parker¹, Costas S Bizekis, Michael D Zervos

Affiliation

¹ Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York City, New York 10016, USA.

PMID: 20338352
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.09.002

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Abscess / etiology*
Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
Biopsy, Needle / methods
Bronchoscopy
Humans
Klebsiella Infections / etiology*
Klebsiella pneumoniae*
Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Lymphatic Diseases / pathology*
Male
Mediastinitis / etiology*
Mediastinum
Middle Aged
Severity of Illness Index
Ultrasonography