Video-assisted mediastinoscopic resection of a large symptomatic bronchogenic cyst

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are congenital lesions from the primitive foregut, mostly located in the mediastinum. Surgical excision in symptomatic cases is often challenging. Video-assisted mediastinoscopy offers a safe and effective approach with less morbidity and shorter hospital stay compared to open sternotomy or posterolateral thoracotomy. We describe a case of a young female with a large symptomatic cyst located in the superior mediastinum. The cyst was completely removed through a video-assisted cervical mediastinoscopy. © 2011 Published by European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. All rights reserved.