[Transesophageal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of malignant tumors of the mediastinum].

Aim: To assess transesophageal ultrasonography capabilities in diagnosis of mediastinal malignant tumors.

Materials And Methods: Technique of radial transesophageal ultrasonography was used to diagnose mediastinal malignancy in 157 patients. Method of amplitude hystography was employed to assess lymph nodes.