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Medical AI Inquiry: You was designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.  Labels: BACKGROUND, METHODS, RESULTS. Meshes: Adult, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Female, Humans, Lymphoma, Mediastinal Neoplasms, Respiratory Insufficiency, Treatment Outcome.
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Does steroid treatment resolve acute respiratory failure in patient transferred for ECMO? Context: Space-consuming mediastinal tumors can create respiratory failure. We are reporting on a case of mediastinal lymphoma, which created respiratory failure in our patient. IV steroid therapy was used in our patient, who presented with end-stage respiratory failure. Conservative management of our patient was possible without the application of ECMO.
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In the right patient population, IV steroid treatment can avoid further deterioration of end-stage respiratory failure. Final Decision: yes