Elaine Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 What does the term "frozen" mediastinum" mean? Would there be symptoms from this? and if so, what? Why would a frozen mediastinum" make one not a candidate for surgery? Thanks for all you help. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I have to say that I'm not familiar with that term but what I'm assuming it is referring to is mediastinal fibrosis. Certain inflammatory conditions or infections (TB classically) can cause scarring of the mediastinum which could make a lung resection not possible. I can't think of any patients that I have ever seen who could not have surgery for that reason, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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