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Bacterial pericarditis as a fatal complication after endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration

  • Seoul National University

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Abstract

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a safe and effective diagnostic tool for mediastinal evaluation. The guidelines for mediastinal evaluation of lung cancer were recently revised for both endoscopic procedures and surgical medical staging, and EBUS-TBNA is expected to be used more often in lung cancer diagnosis and staging. The major complication rate reported in previous meta-analyses is very low at 0.07-15%; however, the mortality rate has not been reported. We present 2 cases of acute bacterial pericarditis after EBUS-TBNA, with 1 case resulting in mortality, and we discuss the appropriate management.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)630-632
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Volume48
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2015

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© The Author 2014. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. All rights reserved.

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Keywords

  • Bronchial endoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound
  • Mediastinal infection
  • Mediastinal lymph nodes
  • Pericardium
  • Ultrasound

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