Transcaval biopsy of a mediastinal mass compressing the superior vena cava. Issue 2 (20th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Logaraj, Anthony; Edwards, Philip
• Is Part Of: Respirology case reports. Volume 5:Issue 2(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2016-12-20
• Subjects: Biopsy -- interventional -- mediastinum -- radiology -- transcaval; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.213
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-3380

Abstract

Abstract : Imaging‐guided percutaneous chest biopsy is a commonly performed procedure and considered the minimally invasive gold standard for histopathological investigation of thoracic masses. Recognized complications include pneumothorax, air embolism, and seeding of the biopsy tract. We describe a novel approach to diagnostic sampling of a mediastinal mass in a critically unwell patient using a transjugular hepatic biopsy needle. Transcaval mediastinal biopsy may represent a safer alternative to percutaneous biopsy of mediastinal masses in critically unwell patients. Abstract : We describe a novel approach to diagnostic sampling of a mediastinal mass in a critically unwell patient using a transjugular hepatic biopsy needle. Transcaval mediastinal biopsy may represent a safer alternative to percutaneous biopsy of mediastinal masses in critically unwell patients.