The significance of mediastinoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs and mediastinum
Simek, J.; Procházka, E.; Zácek, P.; Vacek, Z.
Sbornik Vedeckych Praci Lekarske Fakulty Karlovy Univerzity V Hradci Kralove. Suppl 32(2): 173-200
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-5522 PMID: 2609117 Document Number: 333960
A total of 299 patients is presented in them the mediastinoscopy has been performed from 1970 up to 1987. The indications and examination technique are also reported. Its significance is evaluated in recognizing the individual groups of diseases of lung and mediastinum. Comparing this method with other techniques, its advantages are referred to as for its precision a good tolerance by patients. The relatively small rate of complications is stated which represented 1.33 per cent in total proposed.