Surgical laparoscopy & endoscopy
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Surg Laparosc Endosc · Aug 1997
Case ReportsVideo thoracoscopic resection of neurogenic tumor in a superior-posterior mediastinum: three case reports.
Neurogenic tumors of the thorax can originate in any neurogenic structure within the chest. Surgical resection is considered the primary treatment of such tumors and usually is performed through a thoracotomy. Recently, using a new approach, we applied the technique of video thoracoscopic surgery to resection a posterior mediastinal tumor. ⋯ A standard thoracotomy was avoided in all three cases. All patients had uncomplicated postoperative courses. Video thoracoscopic resection of a neurogenic tumor in the superior-posterior mediastinum may be a safe and useful approach with improved cosmetic results.
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Surg Laparosc Endosc · Aug 1997
Case ReportsEndoscopic removal of nasogastric tube sutured unintentionally to gastrojejunostomy.
A nasogastric tube mistakenly sutured to the anastomotic site is a rare surgical error during gastrointestinal operation. When it does happen, proper management will prevent subsequent complications. If resistance is experienced when pulling the nasogastric tube after gastrointestinal surgery, it should never be pulled more forcefully. The endoscope should be introduced to document the etiology and to provide treatment after 2 weeks postoperation based on the wound healing process and strength of suture materials.