[Pneumonectomy in children].

Background/aim: Pneumonectomy is seldom indicated in children and its long-term effects are not well known. The aim of the present study was to examine retrospectively the indications and the long-term sequelae in a relatively large cohort of patients treated at our institution.

Material And Methods: We reviewed the charts of children undergoing pneumonectomy between 1969 and 2009 with particular attention to indications, techniques, complications, survival, pulmonary function and spine deformities

Results: Ten patients (M:F=6/4) aged 102 +/- 66 months underwent pneumonectomy for bronchiectasis (4, one with cystic fibrosis), tumors (4, 1 myofibroblastic inflammatory pseudotumor, 1 bronchial carcinoid, 1 primary pulmonary PNET and 1 massive metastasis of osteosarcoma) and malformations (2, 1 pulmonary sequestration and 1 congenital bilobar emphysema).

[Pediatric patient in adult age. Long-terms results of esophageal replacement].

Background: Esophagocoloplasty is one of the most used procedures for esophageal replacement in children. Considering high life expectancy in these patients, long-term results must be considered when evaluating this technique. The aim of our study is to evaluate quality of life of adult patients who underwent surgery at pediatric age.

[Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation: prenatal diagnosis, surgical treatment results and long-term follow-up].

Purpose: (PD), possibility of regresion and hidden mortality are open questions in congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) treatment.

Methods: Children with CCAM were reviewed focused on: PD, postnatal diagnosis, clinic, radiology, histology and evolution.

Results: Seventeen fetus had PD of CCAM.

[Esophageal replacement. 12 years experience].

Unlabelled: Esophageal replacement is a surgical procedure rarely indicated in children. It is used in esophageal atresia type I and long-gap atresia when anastomosis is not possible, corrosive strictures and other unusual causes. Type and location of the graft depend on etiology and surgeon preferences.

[Soft tissue sarcomas (1991-2004)].

Background: The aim of this study is to review the results of the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas (STS) in our Department during the last 13 years.

Material And Methods: Fifty-seven children (39 rhabdomyosarcomas (RMS) and 18 other types of sarcomas) have been treated. Nineteen RMS were excluded because they were treated by oher departments.