Asymptomatic pericardial cyst: Observe or resect?

Robert J. Korst

doi:10.1007/978-1-84628-474-8_60

Asymptomatic pericardial cyst: Observe or resect?

Robert J. Korst

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Abstract

Pericardial cysts are congenital lesions of the mediastinum that are usually detected using chest imaging in the absence of symptoms. Historically referred to as spring-water cysts due to their clear fluid content, the majority of published literature has suggested that surgical resection, traditionally via thoracotomy, be utilized only in symptomatic cases, with observation being sufficient for incidental, asymptomatic lesions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Approach
Publisher	Springer London
Pages	488-492
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Print)	1846283841, 9781846283840
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-474-8_60
State	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes

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