Surgical treatment of idiopathic mediastinal fibrosis: report of five cases.

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Volume: 41, Issue: 3, Pages: 210 - 214
Published: Mar 1, 1986
Abstract
Idiopathic mediastinal fibrosis is a rare disease of unknown aetiology. It is a benign condition in which abnormal proliferation of fibrous tissue occurs within the mediastinum, leading to constriction and obliteration of local structures, particularly the great veins. It is a rare cause of superior vena caval obstruction (1-2%) but one that is potentially amenable to surgical palliation. The results of venous reconstruction in five patients...
Paper Details
Title
Surgical treatment of idiopathic mediastinal fibrosis: report of five cases.
Published Date
Mar 1, 1986
Journal
Volume
41
Issue
3
Pages
210 - 214
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