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. 1969 Jun;110(6):468–471.

Mediastinoscopy—A Valuable Diagnostic Aid

F M Rafaty, J M Fredrickson, R L Goode
PMCID: PMC1503534  PMID: 5789142

Abstract

Mediastinoscopy is a safe and simple endoscopic procedure for the exploration of the superior mediastinum. It provides useful information as to the possible resectability of bronchogenic carcinoma, or for establishing the diagnosis of primary tumors of the mediastinum, metastatic disease and a variety of chronic granulomata.

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