Surgical indications for mediastinal cysts-a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Whether and when surgical intervention is indicated for mediastinal cysts is a matter of some debate. While most mediastinal cysts are found incidentally, the anatomic location, clinical presentation, and symptoms, as well as the potential for malignancy, are important considerations that inform decisions related to whether to intervene surgically. The objective of this review is to summarize the current literature regarding the criteria for surgical excision of mediastinal cysts and provide a framework for the clinician and surgeon to arrive at a decision regarding the appropriateness of surgical intervention of mediastinal cysts.

Methods

A review of the published literature in the last 45 years (1977-2022) was conducted through PubMed, MeSh and Goo

SUBMITTER: Barrios P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9792824 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature