Rescue computed tomography-guided drainage of a giant mediastinal mature teratoma causing airway obstruction prior to surgical resection: a case report

Rescue computed tomography-guided drainage of a giant mediastinal mature teratoma causing airway obstruction prior to surgical resection: a case report

Abstract Background Giant mediastinal mature teratomas may cause airway obstruction or decreased venous return due to the mass effect. Preoperative stabilization of the respiratory and circulatory systems is important for perioperative management to safely perform surgery, including general anesthes...

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Main Authors: Kengo Tani, Daisuke Kimura, Tsubasa Matsuo, Yoshiaki Saito, Kageaki Taima, Shinya Kakehata, Akira Kurose, Masahito Minakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2023-04-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
CT-guided drainage
Mediastinal mature teratoma
Giant mediastinal tumor
Airway obstruction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01638-3
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