Pulmonary torsion as an atypical complication of congenital esophageal atresia repair-a case report and review of literature.

Pulmonary torsion is a severe, life-threatening event, rarely occurring in children. We present a case of atypical postoperative complication of esophageal atresia repair in the form of pulmonary torsion comprising the middle lobe of the right lung. Clinical deterioration in the face of normal arterial blood gases should rise a high index of suspicion for pulmonary torsion.

[Bezoars - diagnostic problems based on own observations and literature review].

Introduction: Bezoars are concretions of human or vegetable fibers that accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. Patients may remain asymptomatic for many years, and symptoms develop as bezoars increase in size to the point of obstruction or perforation. THE AIM OF THE STUDY WAS TO PRESENT: 3 cases of bezoars treated in our centre and review of the current knowledge about this disorder, emphasizing the diagnostic difficulties.

Long-term follow-up of children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia--observations from a single institution.

Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex malformation. The majority of children after CDH repair lead normal life, with good exercise tolerance. However, in some patients, long-term sequelae are observed, resulting from the primary defect and implemented treatment.

[Late manifestation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia - case report].

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in most cases presents immediately or within hours after birth with signs of respiratory failure: dyspnea, tachypnea, and cyanosis. Late presentation of CDH (beyond the neonatal period) is less common and represents true diagnostic challenge. Diagnosis of the defect is difficult.