Background: Chest wall osteochondroma is a rare tumor in children. Even though the
potential for malignant transformation or serious intrathoracic complications is low, it has led
some centers to advocate surgical management of these bony tumors. We present our
experience of the surgical management of costal osteochondromata. Methods: Between
January 1, 2006 and November 1, 2012 we saw 854 patients with solitary or multiple
exostoses in our clinics. By reviewing our billing lists we found 7 children who had surgical …