Pediatric chest wall tumors are rare. Malignancies predominate of which sarcomas are the
most common. Their resection and the subsequent reconstruction of the chest wall has been …

Background Resection of pediatric chest wall tumors can result in large defects requiring
reconstruction for function and cosmesis. Multiple reconstructive methods have been …

Objective: We reviewed our experience with pediatric chest wall tumors (CWTs) to identify
variables associated with survival, scoliosis development, and need for corrective scoliosis …

DISCUSSION Performing chest wall resection surgery entails 2 big difficulties: covering the
defect—especially in extensive resection—to protect inner organs, and avoiding impairment …

Background Scoliosis is one of the long-term consequences of surgical resection of pediatric
chest wall tumors. This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with scoliosis …

Purpose Malignant chest wall tumors are rare in pediatrics. They require multimodal
oncological treatment and local surgical control. Resections are extensive; therefore …

Background Thoracic tumors are a challenge for pediatric surgeons. They comprise a
heterogeneous group of neoplasms classified based on histological variety, location …

A 5-year-old girl was referred to our department for a mass of sternum that was previously
biopsied and diagnosed as hemangioma. Chest X-ray and CT scan confirmed a large …

The evaluation of a child with a new lung lesion on an imaging study requires a
comprehensive approach, with consideration of multiple factors, to formulate a differential …

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the differences in surgical interventions and outcomes
for primary chest wall tumors in pediatric and adult patient groups. Materials and Methods …