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  • Title: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical excision of cystic lung disease in children.
    Author: Koontz CS, Oliva V, Gow KW, Wulkan ML.
    Journal: J Pediatr Surg; 2005 May; 40(5):835-7. PubMed ID: 15937825.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) technique for resection of cystic lung disease (CLD) may offer some advantages when compared with thoracotomy in children. METHODS: From September 1999 to August 2004, 6 pediatric patients underwent VATS for CLD. Patients were chosen for VATS based upon surgeon's choice. Data are expressed as mean +/- SD. The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta institutional review board approved this study. RESULTS: The types of lesions included congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations (n = 1), extrapulmonary sequestrations (n = 3), congenital lobar emphysema (n = 1), and bronchogenic cyst (n = 1). The extent of resection included lobectomy (n = 2) and excision (n = 4). Age and weight were 11.8 +/- 18 months (range 6 days to 4 years) and 7.5 +/- 3.6 (range 4.0-14.0) kg, respectively. Operating time was 103 +/- 70 (range 38-223) minutes. Chest tube duration was 1.2 +/- 0.8 (range 0-2) days. Morphine use on the first postoperative day was 0.2 +/- 0.3(range 0.05-0.20) mg/kg. Length of stay was 2.5 +/- 1.9 (range 1-6) days. There were no conversions to thoracotomy and no complications. CONCLUSION: VATS technique appears to be a safe and effective technique in managing CLD in children of all ages. More patients, however, need to be studied.
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