Videothoracoscopic removal of a mediastinal teratoma

Am Surg. 1997 May;63(5):459-61.

Abstract

We describe a case of a mature mediastinal teratoma resected by videothoracoscopy. This new procedure, now widely adopted for many intrathoracic conditions, has proved to be easy, safe, and advantageous also in the treatment of rare tumors, such as mature mediastinal teratomas. We recommend its use in all cases like the one described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Teratoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Teratoma / surgery*
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*
  • Videotape Recording