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Congenital malformation of lung parenchyma: 15 years experience in a thoracic surgical unit

R K Dewan1, E B Kesieme, A Sisodia

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi, India. ravindrakdewan@rediffmail.com

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|September 15, 2012
PubMed

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Surgery for congenital lung malformations offers a curative solution with excellent long-term outcomes. This therapeutic option is recommended for indicated and feasible cases in pediatric thoracic surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
  • Congenital Pulmonary Malformations
  • Surgical Management

Background:

  • Congenital malformations of lung parenchyma require surgical intervention.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the surgical management of congenital lung parenchyma malformations.
  • Evaluate outcomes over a 15-year period in a thoracic surgery unit.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient records from 1995 to 2010.
  • Inclusion of all patients undergoing surgery for congenital lung lesions.

Main Results:

  • 45 patients with lung lesions underwent surgery.
  • Common lesions included lung sequestrations and bronchogenic cysts.
  • No mortality was observed; one patient had a managed esophageal fistula.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical intervention is curative for congenital lung malformations.
  • Good long-term results are achievable with surgical management.
  • Surgery should be considered a viable therapeutic option when indicated.
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