Pleuropericardial cyst torsion: case report.

Pericardial cysts account for 12-18% of all mediastinal masses. They are usually asymptomatic and incidentally detected. However, when large, they can cause symptoms.

Thoracoscopy in the treatment of pleural empyema in pediatric patients.

Objective: To evaluate the results of thoracoscopy for the treatment of pleural empyema in pediatric patients.

Methods: A retrospective study of 117 patients who underwent mediastinoscopy or video-assisted thoracoscopy for pleural empyema treatment. General anesthesia and single-lumen oral intubation were used.