Pierson R N, Mathisen D J
General Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Nov;60(5):1419-21. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00621-Q.
Bronchogenic cysts should be completely removed. Small communications with the tracheobronchial tree occur, but extensive involvement is rare. A case of bronchogenic cyst replacing the carina and the medial wall of the right and left main bronchi is presented. Resection and reconstruction was accomplished by using a pedicled pericardial patch to close the defect created by removal of the bronchogenic cyst. Follow-up at 2 years shows an excellent result.