Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Congenital Lung Lesions

Clin Perinatol. 2017 Dec;44(4):781-794. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2017.08.003. Epub 2017 Sep 28.

Abstract

Congenital lung lesions (CLLs) comprise a heterogeneous group of developmental and histologic entities often diagnosed on screening prenatal ultrasound. Most fetuses with CLL are asymptomatic at birth; however, the risk of malignancy and infection drives the decision to prophylactically resect these lesions. The authors describe their approach to minimally invasive lobectomy in children with CLLs, postoperative care, and management of procedure-specific complications.

Keywords: CPAM; Congenital; Lesion; Lobectomy; Lung; Malformation; Resection; Thoracoscopic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / surgery
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lung / abnormalities
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / surgery*
  • Pneumonectomy / methods*
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / congenital
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / surgery
  • Respiratory System Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Respiratory System Abnormalities / surgery*
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal

Supplementary concepts

  • Congenital lobar emphysema