Médiastinite au décours d'une échoendoscopie bronchique (EEB) avec cyto-aspiration ganglionnaire

EBUS-TBNA is associated with a risk of mediastinitis that may manifest as an isolated fever arising within hours of the procedure. The pathogens responsible are usually contaminants from the oropharynx such as Streptococcus sp, probably inoculated directly into the mediastinum during transbronchial needle aspiration. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are necessary in order to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with mediastinitis.