Sahin, A.Meteroglu, F.Kelekci, S.Karabel, M.Eren, C.Eren, S.Celik, Y.2024-04-242024-04-2420140300-86301439-3824https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1371852https://hdl.handle.net/11468/16533Background: Bronchiectasis is described as destruction and the irreversible dilatation of bronchial structure. We wanted to demonstrate our surgical practice and outcome of surgical treatment in bronchiectasis. Methods: We studied records of 60 pediatric patients who underwent surgical resection in our clinic between January 2000 and January 2013. The results were analyzed regarding factors influencing the outcome. Results: There were 32 boys and 28 girls with a mean age of 9.45 years (range 2-15). The most common cause was childhood infection in 25 (41.66 %). The mean duration of the symptoms was 42.93 months. Patients underwent 64 operations including 2 staged thoracotomies and 2 rethoracotomies. Atelectasis was the most frequent complication. Longer duration of symptoms related to postoperative complication. The morbidity and mortality rates were 20 % and 3.33 %, respectively. The outcome was optimal in 92 %. Forced expiratory volume in 1 s less than 60 % of the predicted value, hemoptysis and duration of symptoms were found prognostic variables for postoperative morbidity with high ratios of odds coefficients by using Binary Logistic Regression Method. Conclusions: Complete and early resection of bronchiectasis provides a successful outcome. Duration of symptoms and timely intervention have a major impact on the management and prognosis.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessChildhoodBronchiectasisSurgeryManagementArticle2264233237WOS:0003401560000062-s2.0-849044970542501012810.1055/s-0034-1371852Q3Q3