Role of Conservative Management in Emphysematous Pyelonephritis - A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Emphysematous pyelophritis (EPN) is a serious condition with significant mortality. The prognosis of patients with EPN has changed over the years. Mortality has declined with prompt and aggressive medical management and minimally invasive strategies.

Eleven-year experience in thoracoscopic excision of bronchogenic cyst.

Objectives: bronchogenic cysts are uncommon congenital cystic lesions. Most are incidentally detected and require surgical excision for histological diagnosis, symptom relief, and to prevent complications. Video-assisted thoracoscopic resection is preferable in suitable patients.