Abstract Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children outlines the congenital abnormalities and diseases that affect the respiratory health of children. A thorough understanding of the structure, function, and development…
Abstract Pulmonary surfactant is a complex substance with multiple functions in the microenvironments of the alveoli and small airways. The traditional functions of surfactant are biophysical activities to keep the…
Abstract Progress towards meeting the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals has been accompanied by a substantial change in the global pattern of disease, with a significant shift towards chronic…
Abstract Childhood disease results from the interplay of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors. The rapid development of DNA technologies has unmasked the genetic diversity of individuals, almost all of which…
Abstract The history and physical examination in pediatric respiratory medicine remain our most important tools in the evaluation of children presenting with respiratory problems. They guide our differential diagnosis, clinical…
Abstract During the 8-month period of gestation, the fetal lung is formed from a primordial mass of cells, arising as a small bud of foregut endoderm, which becomes an elaborately…
CHEST WALL TUMORS Introduction ▪ Tumors of the chest wall include a wide variety of bone and soft tissue diseases ( Tables 50-1 and 50-2 ): ○ Primary benign and…
THE THORAX: RADIOLOGIC-ANATOMIC CORRELATIONS IMAGING MODALITIES General Considerations ▪ A variety of imaging options are available to thoracic surgeons for evaluation of the thorax. ▪ The choice of imaging examination…
INTRODUCTION ▪ The lung can be the site of origin of a variety of benign and malignant neoplasms of epithelial, mesenchymal, lymphoid, and other origins. These neoplasms are currently classified…
INTRODUCTION Esophageal perforation is a dangerous problem with a high mortality rate (9%–36%), as reviewed by Bufkin and associates. Early diagnosis and management is key to improved outcomes. Thus, it…
