Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in children in developing countries

Abstract

Anesthesia for surgery on the lung and intra-thoracic structures requires a high level of expertise. In the developing world, patients are often poor, anemic and malnourished. They present late with a variety of diseases. Surgery is often mandated in spite of inadequate resources. Maintaining the safety of the patient while treating them within the limits of our resources is a continuing challenge.