SynthesisBMJ paediatrics open2023
Pulmonary function after lobectomy in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of lobectomy versus segmentectomy for congenital lung malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Pediatric surgery international · 2026Pooled it
- Congenital Lung Malformations in Neonates: A 9-Year Tunisian Cohort Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges and Outcomes in a Resource-Limited Setting.Pediatric pulmonology · 2026Article
- Asthma in Children With Congenital Lung Malformations: A Population-Based Case-Control Study.Pediatric pulmonology · 2026Article
- Lobectomy vs. sublobar resection for congenital pulmonary airway malformations: a 10-year NSQIP-pediatric review.Pediatric surgery international · 2026Article
- Clinical characteristics and postoperative quality of life analysis in pediatric unilateral total pneumonectomy.Pediatric surgery international · 2026Article
- Trends in surgical approach and pediatric pulmonology follow-up for operated congenital thoracic malformations.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Timing of surgery and outcomes in patients with congenital pulmonary airway malformation: a national inpatient database study.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe influence of lobectomy on pulmonary function in children was still controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis were essential to explore whether pulmonary function was impaired after lobectomy in children.
methodsPubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched from 1 January 1946 to 1 July 2022. Forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV
resultsA total of 5302 articles were identified through the search strategy; finally, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Through the meta-analysis, we found a mild obstructive ventilatory disorder in children who underwent lobectomy. However, a normal pulmonary function could be found in young children with CLM who underwent lobectomy, and the time of operation had no significant influence on their pulmonary function.
conclusionsThe overall result of pulmonary function after lobectomy in children was good. Surgeons may not need to be excessively concerned about the possibility of lung surgery affecting pulmonary function in children, particularly in patients with CLM. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42022342243.
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