Journal of Chest Surgery
- Volume 25 Issue 7
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- Pages.719-722
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- 1992
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- 2765-1606(pISSN)
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- 2765-1614(eISSN)
Thoracoscopic Resection of Mediastinal Tumor - Two Case Report -
흉강경을 이용한 양성 종격동 종양의 절제;2례 보고
Abstract
Two cases of benign mediastinal tumor were treated by complete resection under the video-thoracoscopic guidance. The procedure has been performed on the 2 patients, allowing definite treatment and was less invasive than standard surgical treatment. The 2 patients have been benefited by decreased postoperative pain, reduced scarring of the skin and rapid recovery. Two patients had benign mediastinal tumors; teratodermoid on anterior mediastinum and neurilemmoma on posterior mediastinum. There were no operative death and complication, median hospital stay was four days.
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