Abstract
In this article the authors examine 4 diseases specific to thoracic surgery in children: patent ductus arteriosus, vascular rings, congenital tracheal stenosis, and pectus deformities. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and results of contemporary surgical management are discussed for each diagnosis. Surgical techniques are described and illustrated in detail.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1091-1113 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Surgical Clinics of North America |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- Chest
- Congenital
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Pectus
- Pediatric
- Surgery
- Trachea
- Vascular rings
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery