Research Progress of Lung and Thoracic Abnormalities in Children

Dear Colleagues,

The knowledge about and optimal treatment of pulmonary congenital anomalies and thoracic deformities are non-marginal parts of Pediatric Surgery, but unfortunately, due to the rarity of the presentation, achieving adequate learning curves and excellent levels of care is often difficult for Pediatric Surgeons.

In addition, the operating indications are changing with time in light of new pathophysiological knowledges and what was once mandatory to operate on is now being questioned.

The same applies to pulmonary sequestrations for example, and to the new orthotic treatments for pectus carinatum and excavatum (Vacuum Bell and corsets).

The intent of this Special Issue is to take stock of the state of the art to date pulmonary and thoracic malformations in children.

Many thanks in advance for your precious contributions.

Dr. Riccardo Guanà
Guest Editor

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• congenital pulmonary airways malformation
• pulmonary sequestration
• bronchogenic cyst
• lobar emphysema
• pectus excavatum
• pectus carinatum