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Long term respiratory outcomes of congenital thoracic malformations

Mark Davenport1, Ernst Eber

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, UK. markdav2@ntlworld.com

Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
|February 7, 2012
PubMed

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Universal antenatal ultrasonography has increased the diagnosis of congenital thoracic malformations (CTMs). This review covers common CTMs like congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation and bronchopulmonary sequestration.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Imaging
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Universal antenatal ultrasonography has improved the detection of congenital thoracic malformations (CTMs).
  • Diagnosis and management of CTMs present clinical challenges.
  • Common CTMs include congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, bronchopulmonary sequestration, and lobar/segmental emphysema.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the most common congenital thoracic malformations.
  • To discuss diagnostic and management dilemmas associated with CTMs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common CTMs.
  • Synthesis of current diagnostic and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Detailed review of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation.
  • Overview of bronchopulmonary sequestration.
  • Discussion of lobar and segmental emphysema.

Conclusions:

  • Antenatal diagnosis of CTMs requires careful management.
  • Understanding common CTMs is crucial for clinical practice.

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