Specialities
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
1. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): A condition where there is a hole in the diaphragm, allowing abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity, which can affect lung development.
2. Congenital Pulmonary Malformations: Abnormalities in lung development, including:
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM)
- Pulmonary Sequestration
- Bronchogenic Cysts
3. Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) and Esophageal Atresia (EA): Abnormal connections between the trachea and esophagus, often occurring together, leading to feeding and respiratory difficulties.
4. Mediastinal Tumors and Masses: Including benign and malignant growths in the mediastinum, such as:
- Neurogenic Tumors (e.g., neuroblastoma)
- Thymic Tumors (e.g., thymoma)
- Germ Cell Tumors
- Lymphomas
5. Pleural Diseases: Conditions affecting the pleura, the membranes surrounding the lungs, including:
- Pleural Effusion: Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.
- Pleural Empyema: Collection of pus in the pleural cavity.
- Pleural Tumors
6. Lung Tumors: Benign and malignant tumors affecting the lungs, such as:
- Pulmonary Sarcomas
- Pulmonary Metastases
- Pulmonary Sequestration
7. Tracheal and Bronchial Anomalies: Abnormalities affecting the trachea and bronchi, including:
- Tracheal Stenosis: Narrowing of the trachea.
- Bronchial Stenosis: Narrowing of the bronchi.
- Tracheomalacia: Weakness of the tracheal cartilage.
- Bronchomalacia: Weakness of the bronchial walls.
8. Lung Infections: Severe or complicated cases of lung infections, such as:
- Lung Abscesses
- Necrotizing Pneumonia
9. Thoracic Trauma: Injuries to the chest cavity resulting from accidents or trauma, including:
- Pulmonary Contusions
- Rib Fractures
- Thoracic Wall Injuries
10. Chest Wall Deformities: Abnormalities affecting the chest wall, such as:
- Pectus Excavatum: Depression of the sternum and adjacent cartilage.
- Pectus Carinatum: Protrusion of the sternum and adjacent cartilage.
- Poland Syndrome: Unilateral absence or underdevelopment of chest wall muscles.
11. Congenital Vascular Anomalies: Abnormalities affecting blood vessels in the chest.