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Review
. 2014 Jun;20(3):234-40.
doi: 10.12809/hkmj134159. Epub 2014 May 9.

Thoracoscopic operations in children

C T Lau  1 , Jessie Leung  1 , Theresa W C Hui  2 , Kenneth K Y Wong  1
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Free article
Review

Thoracoscopic operations in children

C T Lau et al. Hong Kong Med J. 2014 Jun.
Free article

Abstract

Over the past two decades there has been an exponential growth in the use of thoracoscopy in children. Indeed, many advanced procedures-including lobectomy, repair of tracheoesophageal fistula, excision of mediastinal tumours, and diaphragmatic hernia repairs-can now be performed by this means in advanced paediatric surgical centres in the world. This review describes the historical perspectives and the current state of thoracoscopic surgery, including potential benefits and challenges, in children.

Keywords: Child; Thoracoscopy.

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