A rare constellation of empyema, lung abscess, and mediastinal abscess as a complication of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration

Huang Chun Ta; Chen Chung Yu; Ho Chao Chi<sup>*</sup>; Yu Chong Jen

doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.11.037

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A rare constellation of empyema, lung abscess, and mediastinal abscess as a complication of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration

作者：Huang Chun Ta; Chen Chung Yu; Ho Chao Chi^*; Yu Chong Jen

来源：European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2011, 40(1): 264-265.

DOI：10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.11.037

摘要

The introduction of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) brought about significant advancement in the field of bronchoscopy. The major indications for EBUS-TBNA are lung cancer staging and diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. This procedure is minimally invasive and cost saving, and no complications have been described in large-scale studies. In this report, we present a case of empyema, lung abscess, and mediastinal abscess that developed in a patient undergoing EBUS-TBNA; the patient subsequently recovered uneventfully after aggressive surgical debridement and antimicrobial therapy.