Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical Conditions

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.

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