ArticleJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Musculoskeletal and Esthetic Complications after Neonatal Thoracotomy: Revisited.
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- Spinal deformity after thoracotomy in children with pulmonary hydatid disease.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations.Pediatric surgery international · 2023Article
- Thoracotomy in Children: Review from a Low-Income Country.Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics · 2023Article
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Abstract
Aim: The aim is to study the complications of neonatal thoracotomy and its preventive measures. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 53 neonates who underwent thoracotomy from January 2017 to December 2019 for a period of 3 years. Patient demographic data, primary disease for which they underwent thoracotomy, postoperative complications (immediate and delayed) during follow-up were documented. Results: During 3-year period, 53 neonates underwent thoracotomy for various surgical pathologies. The indications were esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula ( Conclusion: Neonatal thoracotomy is associated with complications such as pneumonia, wound infections, and musculoskeletal abnormalities such as asymmetry of chest and scoliosis. These can be prevented by adequate postoperative pain relief, muscle-sparing thoracotomies, avoiding tight closures, and nerve injuries. Long-term follow-up is required because these complications may manifest later on also. Early detection and institution of physiotherapy may help.
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