Menon, PremaRao, K L NTrehan, Amita2003-09-082009-05-272003-09-082009-05-272003-09-08Menon P, Rao KL, Trehan A. Preoperative aspiration for anterior mediastinal cyst with respiratory distress. Indian Pediatrics. 2003 Sep; 40(9): 897-900http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/9561We report a 5-month-old boy who presented with an anterior mediastinal cystic teratoma. Pre-operative symptoms of respiratory distress secondary to airway obstruction were markedly reduced by percutaneous aspiration. Aspiration was also beneficial in easily ventilating the baby during the surgical procedure.engHumansInfantMaleMediastinal Cyst --complicationsRespiration Disorders --etiologySuctionTeratoma --complicationsTomography, X-Ray ComputedCase Reports