Gharagozloo F, Dausmann M J, McReynolds S D, Sanderson D R, Helmers R A
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Chest. 1995 Sep;108(3):880-3. doi: 10.1378/chest.108.3.880.
Bronchogenic cysts (BCs) are uncommon congenital anomalies. Due to the inherent complications, the mere presence of a BC should warrant surgical therapy. Partial excision of these structures leads to recurrence. Complete surgical excision using a thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracic surgery is the goal. We report a case of recurrent bronchogenic pseudocyst 24 years after initial excision. This case supports the argument for complete surgical excision of BCs at the time of diagnosis.