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Liu X, Wu Z, Li X. Thoracoscopic versus thoracotomy lobectomy in children with congenital lung lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:208-214. [PMID: 38263509 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thoracoscopic lobectomy is always compared with open thoracotomy in congenital lung lesions with no definitive results. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the clinical outcomes of thoracoscopic versus thoracotomy lobectomy in children. METHODS The electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were searched. A meta-analysis was used to analyse and compare the operating time, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications, such as wound infections and respiratory issues, in thoracoscopic and thoracotomy lobectomy. RESULTS Two thousand and ninety five paediatric patients were analysed over 17 studies (1 ambidirectional cohort study and 16 retrospective studies). Of these patients, 903 and 1192 had undergone thoracoscopic lobectomy and thoracotomy, respectively. There was a significant lower incidence of overall and respiratory complications and longer operative time for thoracoscopic lobectomy compared with thoracotomy in children; however, pooling the results for the two methods revealed no significant difference in wound infection or length of hospital stay. CONCLUSION Thoracoscopic lobectomy offers the benefit of having fewer overall and respiratory complications than thoracotomy. It did not, however, clearly outperform open surgery in terms of operative time, wound infection, or postoperative hospitalization.
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- Xu Liu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Department of General Surgery, Xuzhou Children's Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Kersten CM, Rousian M, Wesseling JJ, Sadeghi AH, Wijnen RMH, Schnater JM. Sublobar Pulmonary Resection in Children With Congenital Lung Abnormalities: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:2088-2097. [PMID: 37391296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lobectomy is currently the advised resection for symptomatic congenital lung abnormalities (CLA). Sublobar surgery is suggested as an alternative that enables to conserve healthy lung parenchyma. This systematic review aims to explore the outcomes of sublobar surgery in CLA patients as well as the corresponding surgical terminology and techniques. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in adherence to PRISMA-P guidelines. The target population consists of children undergoing sublobar pulmonary resection for CLA. All studies were independently assessed by two reviewers, and evaluated by a third reviewer in case of disagreement. RESULTS The literature search yielded 901 studies of which 18 studies were included, comprising 1167 cases. The median chest tube insertion duration was 3.6 days (range 2.0-6.9 days), the median hospital admission was 4.9 days (range 2.0-14.5 days), and residual disease was diagnosed in 2% - leading to re-operation in 70%. The median incidence of postoperative complications was 15% (range 0-67%). Follow-up imaging was standard-of-care in 2/3 of studies. Due to the absence of standardised terminology, operative details and specification of resection type did not typically relate between studies. CONCLUSIONS Sublobar resection of CLA lesions could be a viable alternative to lobectomy in certain cases, with the advantage of conserving healthy lung parenchyma. Peri- and postoperative complications are comparable with those reported for conventional lobectomy. The incidence of residual disease following sublobar surgery appears to be lower than commonly stated. To improve comparability between studies, we recommend reporting perioperative characteristics in a structured format. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Casper M Kersten
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Medicine Master's Student, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Raymond SL, Sacks MA, Hashmi A, Robertson JO, Moores D, Tagge EP, Radulescu A, Islam S, Khan FA. Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations. Pediatr Surg Int 2023; 39:155. [PMID: 36944730 PMCID: PMC10030530 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-023-05445-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Thoracoscopic and open approaches for the management of congenital lung malformations (CLM) has been debated. The aim of this study is to compare 30-day outcomes for non-emergent lobectomies in children. METHODS The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric database was queried for patients undergoing CLM resection from 2013 to 2020. Outcomes were compared by operative technique in an intention-to-treat model and then propensity matched. RESULTS 2157 patients met inclusion criteria and underwent non-emergent pulmonary lobectomy for CLM. The intended operative approach was thoracoscopic in 57.7% of patients. Patients in the open group compared to the thoracoscopic were more likely to be born premature, have chronic lung disease, require preoperative oxygen support, and be ventilator dependent. After propensity matching, there was no statistically significant difference in 30-day mortality, unplanned readmission, and other complications between the thoracoscopic and open groups. Thoracoscopic approach was associated with a shorter length of stay. The proportion of cases approached via thoracoscopy increased over time from 48.8% in 2013 to 69.9% in 2020. CONCLUSIONS This large multicenter retrospective matched analysis demonstrates thoracoscopic lobectomy in children has similar favorable 30-day outcomes and shorter length of stay for the non-emergent management of CLM, compared to open thoracotomy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Steven L Raymond
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus St, Suite 21111, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus St, Suite 21111, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, San Jose, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus St, Suite 21111, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus St, Suite 21111, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus St, Suite 21111, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus St, Suite 21111, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
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Gatt D, Lapidus-Krol E, Chiu PPL. The long-term outcomes of symptomatic congenital lobar emphysema patients. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:1520-1526. [PMID: 36825306 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical (OP) management for symptomatic congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is the standard of care with nonoperative (NOP) approach applied for asymptomatic cases. The aim of this study is to report the outcomes for NOP approach to the care of symptomatic CLE infants. METHODS A retrospective study of CLE patients treated 2000-2021 at a single institution. Patients with CLE and respiratory symptoms were included. RESULTS Overall, 23 children had symptomatic CLE, and 12 had NOP management. The median age at diagnosis was 38.5 days (50) in the NOP group versus 25 days (20) in the OP group (p = 0.31). There was no significant difference in the location of the involved lobe, term birth, postnatal diagnosis and gender, and both groups required noninvasive support in 33% of the cases. There was a trend towards higher frequency of oxygen support in the OP group preoperatively (89% vs. 42%, p = 0.07). The median length of stay was 14 days in the NOP group compared to a median postsurgery stay of 7.5 days in the OP group. In follow-up, there was no significant difference in respiratory readmission in first year of life, growth delay, treatment with asthma medication or body mass index in the NOP versus OP group. None of the children in the NOP group required surgery during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS A NOP approach for symptomatic CLE infants can have favorable long-term outcomes. Further studies will be required to identify markers to aid in clinical decision-making.
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- Dvir Gatt
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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King A, Olutoye OO, Lee TC, Keswani SG. Surgical Management of Congenital Lung Malformations. Neoreviews 2023; 24:e84-e96. [PMID: 36720690 DOI: 10.1542/neo.24-2-e84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Congenital lung malformations (CLMs) are commonly diagnosed prenatal lesions with varied natural history. Prenatal diagnosis and monitoring help to guide fetal interventions, delivery planning, and need for urgent perinatal surgical interventions. All prenatally diagnosed CLMs should be evaluated postnatally, typically with cross-sectional imaging, because many lesions persist despite the appearance of complete 'regression' in utero. Management of CLMs in asymptomatic infants weighs the surgical and anesthetic risk of prophylactic resection against the risk of expectant management, including the possibility of infection, malignant degeneration, and more complicated surgical resection later with loss of compensatory lung growth.
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- Alice King
- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.,Texas Children's Fetal Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.,Texas Children's Fetal Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.,Texas Children's Fetal Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.,Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
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Weller JH, Peter SDS, Fallat ME, Saito JM, Burns CR, Deans KJ, Fraser JD, Gadepalli SK, Helmrath MA, Hirschl RB, Kabre R, Lal DR, Landman MP, Leys CM, Mak GZ, Minneci PC, Wright TN, Kunisaki SM. Thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy in infants with congenital lung malformations: A multi-institutional propensity score analysis. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:2148-2156. [PMID: 34030879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The impact of thoracoscopic surgery on outcomes in children with congenital lung malformations (CLM) remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of operative approach on perioperative outcomes in infants undergoing lobectomy for an asymptomatic CLM. METHODS After IRB approval, a retrospective cohort study was conducted on 506 children with a CLM resected at one of eleven children's hospitals over a seven-year period. Infants undergoing elective lobectomy were identified, and covariates were balanced based on operative approach using propensity scores with full matching. Outcomes were analyzed based on intention to treat with weighted conditional regression. RESULTS One hundred seventy-five infants met inclusion criteria. There were 67 (38.3%) open, 89 (50.9%) thoracoscopic, and 19 (10.9%) thoracoscopic-converted-to-open lobectomies. Thoracoscopic lobectomy was associated with significantly longer operative times (26 min, 95% CI 6-47 min, p = 0.012) but used less epidural anesthesia (OR 0.02, 95% CI 0.004-0.11, p<0.001) when compared to open lobectomy. There were no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss, postoperative complications, chest tube duration, or length of stay. CONCLUSIONS Thoracoscopy has become the most common operative approach for elective lobectomy in infants with asymptomatic CLMs. The non-inferiority of thoracoscopic lobectomy in postoperative outcomes supports its continued use as an alternative to open lobectomy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Treatment study, Level III.
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- Jennine H Weller
- Division of General Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, the Research Institute and Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, United States
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- University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Comer Children's Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, the Research Institute and Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Division of General Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth 2021; 15:283-299. [PMID: 34764836 PMCID: PMC8579498 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_350_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The management of infants and children presenting for thoracic surgery poses a variety of challenges for anesthesiologists. A thorough understanding of the implications of developmental changes in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, associated comorbid conditions, and the proposed surgical intervention is essential in order to provide safe and effective clinical care. This narrative review discusses the perioperative anesthetic management of pediatric patients undergoing noncardiac thoracic surgery, beginning with the preoperative assessment. The considerations for the implementation and management of one-lung ventilation (OLV) will be reviewed, and as will the anesthetic implications of different surgical procedures including bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, thoracotomy, and thoracoscopy. We will also discuss pediatric-specific disease processes presenting in neonates, infants, and children, with an emphasis on those with unique impact on anesthetic management.
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- Teresa M Murray-Torres
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Missouri, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Missouri, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Missouri, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Missouri, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Al Jadaan SA, Alaqeel SM, Alsadoun N, Allababidi NH, Alharbi M, Almuzaini AS, Alsuhaibani M, Alsulaiman A. Clinicopathological features of resected pediatric congenital lung and mediastinal lesions: A single institution experience. Saudi Med J 2021; 42:209-212. [PMID: 33563741 PMCID: PMC7989286 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2021.2.25705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objectives: To evaluate resected congenital lung and mediastinal lesions among children and their characteristics in a single tertiary hospital. Methods: A retrospective chart review analysis of all patients under 14 years of age who underwent congenital lung and mediastinal lesion resection in a single tertiary center from June 1997 to June 2018 was performed. Results: In total, 108 cases of resected lung and mediastinal lesions were performed from June 1997 to June 2018. Congenital lung and mediastinal lesions were found in 52 (48%) cases. Overall, 23 cases were males (44%) and 29 (56%) were females. The most common histopathology was congenital lobar emphysema. Conclusion: This study provides a 21-year review of the clinical and histopathological features of resected congenital lung and mediastinal lesions in a single center. Congenital lung and mediastinal lesions represented 48% of all resected lesions.
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- Saud A. Al Jadaan
- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Address correspondence and reprint request to: Dr. Suliaman M. Alaqeel, Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail: ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2778-9710
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Fleming MA, Xu TO, Gander JW, Levin DE. Lung surgery in children and their post-operative risk of respiratory infection. Pediatr Surg Int 2021; 37:627-630. [PMID: 33423100 PMCID: PMC8035278 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-020-04851-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Pediatric surgeons at our institution are often asked by families about a theoretical increased risk of severe common upper respiratory infections in children status post lung resection. No data exist on this topic. We, therefore, aimed to examine the risk of severe respiratory infection in children after pulmonary resection. METHODS A chart review was conducted on all pediatric patients who underwent pulmonary resection between August 1st, 2009 and January 31st, 2019. Collected data included patient characteristics, operation, complications and any admission for respiratory infection. RESULTS Fifty-seven patients met inclusion criteria. Resections included lobectomy (45.6%), segmentectomy (14.0%), and wedge resection (40.4%). Twelve (21.1%) were immunocompromised and 6 (10.5%) had post-operative complications. Within 1 year of surgery, 2 (3.5%) patients were hospitalized for a viral upper respiratory illness (URI), 1 (1.8%) for bacterial pneumonia, and none due to influenza. CONCLUSION In the general pediatric population, the risk of admission for respiratory illness is 3-21%. At this institution, overall risk of respiratory infection after lung resection appears comparable to baseline community risk. Our findings could aid counseling pediatric patients and their families regarding the 1-year risk of infection after lung resection.
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- Mark A Fleming
- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1215 Lee St., Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1215 Lee St., Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1215 Lee St., Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1215 Lee St., Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA
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Kiblawi R, Zoeller C, Zanini A, Ure BM, Dingemann J, Kuebler JF, Schukfeh N. Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic or Conventional Thoracic Surgery in Infants and Children: Current Evidence. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2021; 31:54-64. [PMID: 33027837 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The pros and cons of video-assisted thoracoscopic versus conventional thoracic surgery in infants and children are still under debate. We assessed reported advantages and disadvantages of video-assisted thoracoscopy in pediatric surgical procedures, as well as the evidence level of the available data. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic literature search was performed to identify manuscripts comparing video-assisted thoracoscopic and the respective conventional thoracic approach in classic operative indications of pediatric surgery. Outcome parameters were analyzed and graded for level of evidence (according to the Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based Medicine). RESULTS A total of 48 comparative studies reporting on 12,709 patients, 11 meta-analyses, and one pilot randomized controlled trial including 20 patients were identified. More than 15 different types of advantages for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery were described, mostly with a level of evidence 3b or 3a. Most frequently video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery was associated with shorter hospital stay, shorter postoperative ventilation, and shorter time to chest drain removal. Mortality rate and severe complications did not differ between thoracoscopic and conventional thoracic pediatric surgery, except for congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair with a lower mortality and higher recurrence rate after thoracoscopic repair. The most frequently reported disadvantage for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery was longer operative time. CONCLUSION The available data point toward improved recovery in pediatric video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery despite longer operative times. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to justify the widespread use of video assisted thoracoscopy in pediatric surgery.
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- Rim Kiblawi
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Witwatersrand, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
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Clark RA, Perez EA, Chung DH, Pandya SR. Predictive Factors and Outcomes for Successful Thoracoscopic Lung Resection in Pediatric Patients. J Am Coll Surg 2021; 232:551-558. [PMID: 33359619 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Less than 50% of children with congenital lung lesions are treated thoracoscopically. There are variable data regarding the benefits and limited information on factors contributing to successful thoracoscopic lobectomies in pediatric patients. We sought to identify predictive factors leading to safe and efficient thoracoscopic lung resection. STUDY DESIGN We performed a single-center, retrospective chart review of patients (age <18 y) who underwent lung resection between June 2009 and July 2020. Pulmonary wedge resection was excluded. Data collected included demographics, perioperative findings, such as symptoms or infection, and postoperative outcomes. Univariate, multivariate, and sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS Ninety-six patients were identified. Sixty-nine patients (72%) underwent initial thoracoscopy, with 15 (22%) converting to open thoracotomy (CTO). Forty-one (43%) patients had preoperative symptoms and 15 (15.6%) had an active infection. Among symptomatic patients, 18 (43.9%) underwent thoracotomy and 23 (56%) were attempted thoracoscopically, 13 (31%) of whom were completed thoracoscopically. On univariate analysis, age >1 year, infection, preoperative symptoms, and intraoperative adhesions were associated with CTO. Older age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.041) and estimated blood loss (EBL) (OR = 2.398) were significant prognostic factors of CTO on logistic regression. Thoracoscopy was significantly associated with decreased length of stay, opioid use, chest tube duration, blood loss and need for blood transfusion. There was no difference in operative time, 30-day readmission, or mortality. CONCLUSIONS Thoracoscopy has become a standard approach for pediatric lung resection. Our findings indicate that age < 1 year and the absence of active respiratory infection and preoperative symptoms may be predictive of successful completion of the thoracoscopic approach. Thoracoscopy offers significant advantages over the traditional open thoracotomy with regard to blood loss and opioid requirements, LOS, and chest tube duration.
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- Rachael A Clark
- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
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Xie J, Wu Y, Wu C. Is thoracoscopy superior to thoracotomy in the treatment of congenital lung malformations? An updated meta-analysis. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2020; 14:1753466620980267. [PMID: 33308023 PMCID: PMC7739138 DOI: 10.1177/1753466620980267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: A meta-analysis was performed for a comparison of outcomes between video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and thoracotomy for congenital lung malformations (CLM). Methods: Electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched systematically for literature aimed mainly at reporting the therapeutic effects for CLM administrated by VATS and thoracotomy. Results: A total of 40 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included, involving 2896 subjects. VATS was associated with fewer complications [odds ratio (OR) 0.54; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.42–0.69], less use of epidural anesthesia (OR, 0.08; 95% CI, 0.03–0.23), shorter length of hospital stay [standard mean difference (SMD) −0.98; 95% CI, −1.4 to −0.55] and chest drainage (SMD, −0.43; 95% CI, −0.7 to −0.17), as compared with thoracotomy. However, thoracotomy showed superiority in reduced operative time (SMD, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.04–0.84). Pearson analysis (Pearson r = 0.85, 95% CI, 0.28 to 0.98, p = 0.01) and linear regression (R square 0.73) confirmed a positive correlation between percentage of symptomatic cases and conversion in patients using VATS. Conclusion: VATS is associated with fewer complications, less use of epidural anesthesia, shorter length of stay and length of chest drainage, but longer operative time, as compared with thoracotomy. Symptomatic patients with CLM using VATS may be prone to conversion to thoracotomy. The reviews of this paper are available via the supplemental material section.
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Kunisaki SM, Saito JM, Fallat ME, St Peter SD, Lal DR, Johnson KN, Mon RA, Adams C, Aladegbami B, Bence C, Burns RC, Corkum KS, Deans KJ, Downard CD, Fraser JD, Gadepalli SK, Helmrath MA, Kabre R, Landman MP, Leys CM, Linden AF, Lopez JJ, Mak GZ, Minneci PC, Rademacher BL, Shaaban A, Walker SK, Wright TN, Hirschl RB. Development of a multi-institutional registry for children with operative congenital lung malformations. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:1313-1318. [PMID: 30879756 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.01.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to develop a multi-institutional registry to characterize the demographics, management, and outcomes of a contemporary cohort of children undergoing congenital lung malformation (CLM) resection. METHODS After central reliance IRB approval, a web-based, secure database was created to capture retrospective cohort data on pathologically-confirmed CLMs performed between 2009 and 2015 within a multi-institutional research collaborative. RESULTS Eleven children's hospitals contributed 506 patients. Among 344 prenatally diagnosed lesions, the congenital pulmonary airway malformation volume ratio was measured in 49.1%, and fetal MRI was performed in 34.3%. One hundred thirty-four (26.7%) children had respiratory symptoms at birth. Fifty-eight (11.6%) underwent neonatal resection, 322 (64.1%) had surgery at 1-12 months, and 122 (24.3%) had operations after 12 months. The median age at resection was 6.7 months (interquartile range, 3.6-11.4). Among 230 elective lobectomies performed in asymptomatic patients, thoracoscopy was successfully utilized in 102 (44.3%), but there was substantial variation across centers. The most common lesions were congenital pulmonary airway malformation (n = 234, 47.3%) and intralobar bronchopulmonary sequestration (n = 106, 21.4%). CONCLUSION This multicenter cohort study on operative CLMs highlights marked disease heterogeneity and substantial practice variation in preoperative evaluation and operative management. Future registry studies are planned to help establish evidence-based guidelines to optimize the care of these patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Shaun M Kunisaki
- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, the Research Institute and Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Comer Children's Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, the Research Institute and Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Comer Children's Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, the Research Institute and Department of Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Narayanasamy S, Adler E, Mahmoud M, Burkley M, Lim FY, Subramanyam R. Airway management of congenital pulmonary airway malformation resection in neonates and infants: A case cohort study. Paediatr Anaesth 2019; 29:808-813. [PMID: 31013391 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anesthestic management of congenital pulmonary airway malformation has not been well described in the literature. It is not clear whether one-lung ventialtion is indicated during thoracoscopic lobectomy and if so, what is the best technique achieve it. AIMS We describe the variables with the two commonly performed surgical techniques, thoracoscopic lobectomy and open thoracotomy, from our institutional database to assess the role of lung isolation and the preferable method of lung isolation technique for congenital pulmonary airway malformation resections. METHODS After institutional review board approval, fetal center records were reviewed retrospectively from January 2010 to July 2016 for patients who underwent congenital pulmonary airway malformation resection. The primary goal was to describe the anesthesia induction-airway management techniques with emphasis on one-lung ventilation techniques. RESULTS Among the 65 resections, one-lung ventilation was performed in 30 resections (46%) and was primarily achieved by endobronchial intubation in most cases (80%). One-lung ventilation was performed in a greater number of resections with thoracoscopic lobectomy (96%) compared to open thoracotomies. CONCLUSION From our institution cohort, one-lung ventilation was more commonly used during thoracoscopic resections and was most commonly achieved with endobronchial intubation. Most patients were induced with inhalational anesthesia (sevoflurane), nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker, and gentle positive pressure ventilation for intubation.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Surgical Services, Cincinnati Fetal Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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Diagnosis and management of congenital lung malformations has evolved dramatically over the past several decades. Advancement in imaging technology has enabled earlier, more definitive diagnoses and, consequently, more timely intervention in utero or after birth, when indicated. These advancements have increased overall survival rates to around 95% from historical rates of 60%. However, further refinement of diagnostic technique and standardization of treatment is needed, particularly as the increased sensitivity of diagnostic imaging results in more frequent diagnoses. In this article, we provide an updated review of the diagnostic strategies, management, and prognosis of congenital lung malformations.
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- Michael Zobel
- Fetal Treatment Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Fetal Treatment Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Fetal Treatment Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Fetal Treatment Center, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco.
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Current operative management of congenital lobar emphysema in children: A report from the Midwest Pediatric Surgery Consortium. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:1138-1142. [PMID: 30898401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.02.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical presentation and operative outcomes of patients with congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) within a large multicenter research consortium. METHODS After central reliance IRB-approval, a retrospective cohort study was performed on all operatively managed lung malformations at eleven participating children's hospitals (2009-2015). RESULTS Fifty-three (10.5%) children with pathology-confirmed CLE were identified among 506 lung malformations. A lung mass was detected prenatally in 13 (24.5%) compared to 331 (73.1%) in non-CLE cases (p < 0.0001). Thirty-two (60.4%) CLE patients presented with respiratory symptoms at birth compared to 102 (22.7%) in non-CLE (p < 0.0001). The most common locations for CLE were the left upper (n = 24, 45.3%), right middle (n = 16, 30.2%), and right upper (n = 10, 18.9%) lobes. Eighteen (34.0%) had resection as neonates, 30 (56.6%) had surgery at 1-12 months of age, and five (9.4%) had resections after 12 months. Six (11.3%) underwent thoracoscopic excision. Median hospital length of stay was 5.0 days (interquartile range, 4.0-13.0). CONCLUSIONS Among lung malformations, CLE is associated with several unique features, including a low prenatal detection rate, a predilection for the upper/middle lobes, and infrequent utilization of thoracoscopy. Although respiratory distress at birth is common, CLE often presents clinically in a delayed and more insidious fashion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Demir OF, Hangul M, Kose M. Congenital lobar emphysema: diagnosis and treatment options. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2019; 14:921-928. [PMID: 31118601 PMCID: PMC6507121 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s170581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Although congenital lobar emphysema is a rare lung disease, it can cause severe respiratory distress in the newborn. Lobectomy can be difficult because of the hyperinflated lobe and limited space to carry out surgery. During the past two decades, conservative treatment options have increased for patients with mild and moderate disease.
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- Omer Faruk Demir
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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DiChiacchio L, Cappiello CD, Greenspon J. Extrapulmonary sequestration with a left internal thoracic arterial feeding vessel in an infant treated with video-assisted Thoracoscopic resection: a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2018; 13:88. [PMID: 30029655 PMCID: PMC6053796 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-018-0775-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Congenital lung malformations exist along a spectrum of pathogenesis and disease severity. Extrapulmonary sequestration (EPS), in which nonfunctional lung tissue develops without connection to the tracheobronchial tree, is one rare manifestation of this disease. Atypical vascular anatomy with a systemic feeding vessel characterizes these lesions. Case presentation A 3 day old, 37 week gestation infant underwent chest X-ray for confirmation of umbilical catheter placement and was found to have an elevated left hemidiaphragm consistent with eventration versus congenital diaphragmatic hernia. He remained asymptomatic and was evaluated as an outpatient at the age of 9 months, where CT angiogram demonstrated extrapulmonary versus intrapulmonary sequestration with a systemic feeding vessel from the left internal mammary artery. Conclusions It is exceedingly rare for the feeding artery to arise from the internal mammary; two such cases have been reported to date, both in adult patients. Here we present a third case of EPS with arterial supply from the internal mammary successfully treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic resection in a 9 month old infant.
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- Laura DiChiacchio
- Department of Surgery, Univeristy of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, 21201, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, 63104, USA
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- Department of Surgery, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, 63104, USA
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Kulaylat AN, Rocourt DV, Tsai AY, Martin KL, Engbrecht BW, Santos MC, Cilley RE, Hollenbeak CS, Dillon PW. Understanding readmissions in children undergoing surgery: A pediatric NSQIP analysis. J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:1280-1287. [PMID: 28811042 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Readmission is increasingly being utilized as an important clinical outcome and measure of hospital quality. Our aim was to delineate rates, risk factors, and reasons for unplanned readmission in pediatric surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective review of pediatric patients (n=130,274) undergoing surgery (2013-2014) at hospitals enrolled in the Pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP-P) was performed. Logistic regression was used to model factors associated with unplanned 30-day readmission. Reasons for readmission were reviewed to determine the most common causes of readmission. RESULTS There were 6059 (n=4.7%) readmitted children within 30days of the index operation. Of these, 5041 (n=3.9%) were unplanned, with readmission rates ranging from 1.3% in plastic surgery to 5.2% in general pediatric surgery, and 10.8% in neurosurgery. Unplanned readmissions were associated with emergent status, comorbidities, and the occurrence of pre- or postdischarge postoperative complications. Overall, the most common causes for readmission were surgical site infections (23.9%), ileus/obstruction/gastrointestinal (16.8%), respiratory (8.6%), graft/implant/device-related (8.1%), neurologic (7.0%), or pain (5.8%). Median time from discharge to readmission was 8days (IQR: 3-14days). Reasons for readmission, time until readmission, and need for reoperative procedure (overall 28%, n=1414) varied between surgical specialties. CONCLUSION The reasons for readmission in children undergoing surgery are complex, varied, and influenced by patient characteristics and postoperative complications. These data inform risk-stratification for readmission in pediatric surgical populations, and help to identify potential areas for targeted interventions to improve quality. They also highlight the importance of accounting for case-mix in the interpretation of hospital readmission rates. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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- Afif N Kulaylat
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA; Department of Public Health Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USA
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Wong KKY, Flake AW, Tibboel D, Rottier RJ, Tam PKH. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation: advances and controversies. THE LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH 2018; 2:290-297. [PMID: 30169300 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-4642(18)30035-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Advances in antenatal screening have provided evidence that the prevalence of congenital pulmonary airway malformation is higher than previously thought. This means that, on a global scale, more congenital pulmonary airway malformations will be diagnosed and seen by clinicians across many different specialties. This increase poses new controversies and challenges for clinicians in terms of prenatal and postnatal management. Important and exciting research has begun to emerge in the past decade. This Review describes current understanding of the disease, the latest surgical developments, and highlights management issues and controversies, including the rationale and timing of surgical intervention, the choice of surgical approach, and long-term functional outcomes. In doing so, we attempt to provide a balanced management algorithm for readers.
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- Kenneth K Y Wong
- Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Dukleska K, Teeple EA, Cowan SW, Vinocur CD, Berman L. Outcomes in Children Undergoing Surgery for Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations in the First Year of Life. J Am Coll Surg 2017; 226:287-293. [PMID: 29274836 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Revised: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) is generally surgical resection; however, there is controversy regarding the optimal timing of surgical intervention, especially in asymptomatic patients. STUDY DESIGN Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric Participant Use Files from 2012 to 2015, children who underwent lung resection for CPAMs were identified. Outcomes in children who underwent lung resection during the neonatal period were compared with those who underwent resection beyond the neonatal period, but during the first year of life (non-neonates). RESULTS A total of 541 patients (20.7% neonates and 79.3% non-neonates) were identified. Neonates had higher rates of preoperative comorbidities and worse postoperative outcomes when compared with non-neonates (morbidity 19.6% vs 5.4%, p < 0.0001). On multivariable regression analysis, the presence of preoperative symptoms (defined as oxygen dependence or ventilatory support) was independently associated with increased morbidity (odds ratio 3.91 [range 1.6 to 9.57], p = 0.003). In a subgroup analysis of asymptomatic neonates compared with asymptomatic non-neonates, there was no difference in overall morbidity (7.4% vs 4.4%, p = 0.33). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that lung resection for CPAMs in the neonatal period in asymptomatic children are not associated with increased 30-day morbidity. The presence of preoperative symptoms was independently associated with increased morbidity in a multivariable regression model. More data are needed to better understand the long-term outcomes and better define the optimal timing of surgery in this patient population.
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- Katerina Dukleska
- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Surgery, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
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- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Surgery, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE
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- Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Surgery, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE.
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Leblanc C, Baron M, Desselas E, Phan MH, Rybak A, Thouvenin G, Lauby C, Irtan S. Congenital pulmonary airway malformations: state-of-the-art review for pediatrician's use. Eur J Pediatr 2017; 176:1559-1571. [PMID: 29046943 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-017-3032-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2017] [Revised: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED Congenital pulmonary airway malformations or CPAM are rare developmental lung malformations, leading to cystic and/or adenomatous pulmonary areas. Nowadays, CPAM are diagnosed prenatally, improving the prenatal and immediate postnatal care and ultimately the knowledge on CPAM pathophysiology. CPAM natural evolution can lead to infections or malignancies, whose exact prevalence is still difficult to assess. The aim of this "state-of-the-art" review is to cover the recently published literature on CPAM management whether the pulmonary lesion was detected during pregnancy or after birth, the current indications of surgery or surveillance and finally its potential evolution to pleuro-pulmonary blastoma. CONCLUSION Surgery remains the cornerstone treatment of symptomatic lesions but the postnatal management of asymptomatic CPAM remains controversial. There are pros and cons of surgical resection, as increasing rate of infections over time renders the surgery more difficult after months or years of evolution, as well as risk of malignancy, though exact incidence is still unknown. What is known: • Congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) are rare developmental lung malformations mainly antenatally diagnosed. • While the neonatal management of symptomatic CPAM is clear and includes prompt surgery, controversies remain for asymptomatic CPAM due to risk of infections and malignancies. What is new: • Increased rate of infection over time renders the surgery more difficult after months or years of evolution and pushes for recommendation of early elective surgery. • New molecular or pathological pathways may help in the distinction of type 4 CPAM from type I pleuropulmonary blastoma.
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- Claire Leblanc
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France.,UPMC Univ Paris 06, Centre de Recherche St Antoine Inserm UMRS.938, Sorbonne Universités, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris, France
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- UPMC Univ Paris 06, Centre de Recherche St Antoine Inserm UMRS.938, Sorbonne Universités, Paris, France. .,Department of Pediatric Surgery, APHP Hôpital Armand Trousseau, 26 avenue du Dr Arnold Netter, 75012, Paris, France.
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Gulack BC, Leraas HJ, Ezekian B, Kim J, Reed C, Adibe OO, Rice HE, Tracy ET. Outcomes following elective resection of congenital pulmonary airway malformations are equivalent after 3 months of age and a weight of 5 kg. J Pediatr Surg 2017; 53:S0022-3468(17)30639-5. [PMID: 29108843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Resection of congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) is often performed to reduce the risk of recurrent infection and malignant transformation. However, there is substantial variation in the timing of resection. This study was performed to determine the association of age and weight on outcomes following elective resection of CPAMs. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric database from 2012 to 2014 was queried for infants undergoing elective resection of a CPAM. Infants were categorized based on age (0-3months, 3-6months, 6-9months, 9-12months, and >12months) and weight (0-5kg, 5-10kg, and >10kg). Groups were compared for baseline characteristics and outcomes including a morbidity composite of pneumonia, reintubation, ventilator days >0, reoperation, readmission, hospital length of stay >7days, and mortality. RESULTS A total of 311 infants met study criteria. The morbidity composite was significantly more common among infants <3months of age compared to infants >3months of age (31.3% vs. 15.6%, p=0.01) and among infants <5kg as compared to infants >5kg (37.5% vs. 15.8%, p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Infants should be observed until three months of age and a weight of five kilograms prior to elective resection of CPAMs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Brian C Gulack
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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Shibuya S, Nakamura T, Miyazaki E. Anatomical Segmentectomy with a Hybrid VATS Approach in a Patient with Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration after Severe Pneumonia: A Case Report. European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2017; 5:e21-e25. [PMID: 28680790 PMCID: PMC5496814 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Anatomical segmentectomy is an advantageous procedure because it spares healthy lung that has potential to show compensatory growth after lung resection and decreases the risk of air leak and residual resection, which becomes a problem in wedge resection. However, anatomical segmentectomy has not become a common procedure in pediatrics because it requires more complicated procedure than lobectomy or wedge resection, especially in patients with a history of pulmonary infection. In this case report, anatomical basal segmentectomy was safely performed with magnified vision by a hybrid video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approach in a 6-year-old girl with intralobar pulmonary sequestration after severe pneumonia. The result suggests that the indications for hybrid VATS segmentectomy can expand further to include segmental lesions in children.
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- Soichi Shibuya
- Department of Pediatric General and Urogenital Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
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Serial improvement of quality metrics in pediatric thoracoscopic lobectomy for congenital lung malformation: an analysis of learning curve. Surg Endosc 2017; 31:3932-3938. [PMID: 28205035 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5425-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) pulmonary resection in children is a technically demanding procedure that requires a relatively long learning period. This study aimed to evaluate the serial improvement of quality metrics according to case volume experience in pediatric VATS pulmonary resection of congenital lung malformation (CLM). Methods VATS anatomical resection in CLM was attempted in 200 consecutive patients. The learning curve for the operative time was modeled by cumulative sum analysis. Quality metrics were used to measure technical achievement and efficiency outcomes. Results The median operative time was 95 min. The median length of hospital stay and chest tube indwelling time was 4 and 2 days, respectively. The improvement of operation time was observed persistently until 200 cases. However, two cut-off points, the 50th case and 110th case, were identified in the learning curve for operative time, and the 110th case was the turning point for stable outcomes with short operation time. Significant reduction of length of hospital stay and chest tube indwelling time was observed after 50 cases (p = .002 and p = .021, respectively). The complication rate decreased but continued at a low rate for entire study period and the interval decrease was not statistically significant. Conversion rate decreased significantly (p = .001), and technically challenging procedures were performed more frequently in later cases. Conclusions Improvements of quality metrics in operation time, conversion rate, length of hospital stay, and chest tube indwelling time were observed in proportion to case volume. Minimum experience of 50 is necessary for stable outcomes of pediatric VATS pulmonary resection.
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Does thoracoscopy have advantages over open surgery for asymptomatic congenital lung malformations? An analysis of 1626 resections. J Pediatr Surg 2017; 52:247-251. [PMID: 27889066 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIM The apparent incidence of antenatally diagnosed congenital lung malformations (CLM) is rising (1 in 3000), and the majority undergo elective resection even if asymptomatic. Thoracoscopy has been popularized, but early series report high conversion rates and significant complications. We aimed to perform systematic review/meta-analysis of outcomes of thoracoscopic vs open excision of asymptomatic CLMs. METHODS A systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines was performed. Data were extracted for all relevant studies (2004-2015) and Rangel quality scores calculated. Analysis was on 'intention to treat' basis for thoracoscopy and asymptomatic lung lesions. Meta-analysis was performed using the addon package METAN of the statistical package STATA14™; p<0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS 36 studies were eligible, describing 1626 CLM resections (904 thoracoscopic, 722 open). There were no randomized controlled trials. Median quality score was 14/45 (IQR 6.5) 'poor'. 92/904 (10%) thoracoscopic procedures were converted to open. No deaths were reported. Meta-analysis showed that regarding thoracoscopic procedures, the total number of complications was significantly less (OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.43, 0.92; p<0.02, 12 eligible series, 912 patients, 404 thoracoscopic). Length of stay was 1.4days shorter (95%CI 2.40, 0.37;p<0.01). Length of operation was 37 min longer (95% CI 18.96, 54.99; p<0.01). Age, weight, and number of chest tube days were similar. There was heterogeneity (I2 30%, p=0.15) and no publication bias seen. CONCLUSIONS A reduced total complication rate favors thoracoscopic excision over thoracotomy for asymptomatic antenatally diagnosed CLMs. Although operative time was longer, and open conversion may be anticipated in 1/10, the overall length of hospital stay was reduced by more than 1day. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 (based on lowest level of article analyzed in meta-analysis/systematic review).
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Short HL, Heiss KF, Wulkan ML, Raval MV. Clinical validity and relevance of accidental puncture or laceration as a patient safety indicator for children. J Pediatr Surg 2017; 52:172-176. [PMID: 27842957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.10.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Accidental puncture or laceration (APL) has been endorsed as a patient safety indicator and is being used to compare hospital performance and for reimbursement. We sought to determine the positive predictive value (PPV) of APL as a quality metric in a pediatric population. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all cases that met APL administrative criteria over 5years in a quaternary pediatric hospital system. Events were categorized as false positive (FP) or true positive (TP). TP cases were further categorized as "potentially consequential" or "inconsequential". The PPV of APL was calculated, and a z-test was used to provide 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Of the 238 cases identified, 204 were categorized as TP (86%; 95% CI: 80%-90%). Thirty-four of these events (17%) involved injuries that were considered "inconsequential". True events that required repair were identified as "potentially consequential" (n=170). Thus, the PPV of APL was 71% (95% CI: 65%-77%). Extenuating factors such as adhesive disease or abnormal anatomy were present in 39% of TP cases. Thirty-four cases (14%) were categorized as FP because no documented injury was found. CONCLUSIONS A large proportion of APL events are either false or clinically irrelevant, thus questioning its usability as a patient safety indicator for children undergoing surgery. TYPE OF STUDY Retrospective review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Heather L Short
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
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Wagenaar AE, Tashiro J, Satahoo SS, Sola JE, Neville HL, Hogan AR, Perez EA. Resection of pediatric lung malformations: National trends in resource utilization & outcomes. J Pediatr Surg 2016; 51:1414-20. [PMID: 27292597 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE We sought to determine factors influencing survival and resource utilization in patients undergoing surgical resection of congenital lung malformations (CLM). Additionally, we used propensity score-matched analysis (PSMA) to compare these outcomes for thoracoscopic versus open surgical approaches. METHODS Kids' Inpatient Database (1997-2009) was used to identify congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) and pulmonary sequestration (PS) patients undergoing resection. Open and thoracoscopic CPAM resections were compared using PSMA. RESULTS 1547 cases comprised the cohort. In-hospital survival was 97%. Mortality was higher in small vs. large hospitals, p<0.005. Survival, pneumothorax (PTX), and thoracoscopic procedure rates were higher, while transfusion rates and length of stay (LOS) were lower, in children ≥3 vs. <3months (p<0.001). Multivariate analysis demonstrated longer LOS for older patients and Medicaid patients (all p<0.005). Total charges (TC) were higher for Western U.S., older children, and Medicaid patients (p<0.02). PSMA for thoracoscopy vs. thoracotomy in CPAM patients showed no difference in outcomes. CONCLUSION CLM resections have high associated survival. Children <3months of age had higher rates of thoracotomy, transfusion, and mortality. Socioeconomic status, age, and region were independent indicators for resource utilization. Extent of resection was an independent prognostic indicator for in-hospital survival. On PSMA, thoracoscopic resection does not affect outcomes.
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- Amy E Wagenaar
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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Kulaylat AN, Engbrecht BW, Rocourt DV, Rinaldi JM, Santos MC, Cilley RE, Hollenbeak CS, Dillon PW. Measuring Surgical Site Infections in Children: Comparing Clinical, Electronic, and Administrative Data. J Am Coll Surg 2016; 222:823-30. [PMID: 27010586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2015] [Revised: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) are an important end point and measure of quality of care. Surgical site infections can be identified using clinical registries, electronic surveillance, and administrative claims data. This study compared measurements of SSIs using these 3 different methods and estimated their implication for health care costs. STUDY DESIGN Data were obtained from 5,476 surgical patients treated at a single academic children's hospital (January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2014). Surgical site infections within 30 days were identified using a clinical registry in the NSQIP Pediatric, an electronic surveillance method (Nosocomial Infection Marker; MedMined), and billing claims. Infection rates, diagnostic characteristics, and attributable costs were estimated for each of the 3 measures of SSI. RESULTS Surgical site infections were observed in 2.24% of patients per NSQIP Pediatric definitions, 0.99% of patients per the Nosocomial Infection Marker, and 2.34% per billing claims definitions. Using NSQIP Pediatric as the clinical reference, Nosocomial Infection Marker had a sensitivity of 31.7% and positive predictive value of 72.2%, and billing claims had a sensitivity of 48.0% and positive predictive value of 46.1% for detection of an SSI. Nosocomial Infection Marker and billing claims overestimated the costs of SSIs by 108% and 41%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is poor correlation among SSIs measured using electronic surveillance, administrative claims, and clinically derived measures of SSI in the pediatric surgical population. Although these measures might be more convenient, clinically derived data, such as NSQIP Pediatric, may provide a more appropriate quality metric to estimate the postoperative burden of SSIs in children.
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- Afif N Kulaylat
- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA.
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA; Department of Public Health Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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