Letter to the Editor Comment on: The safety of conservative management of asymptomatic congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) in children: A systematic review
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This letter responds to a systematic review on conservative management of asymptomatic congenital pulmonary airway malformations in children. The authors acknowledge the review's support for expectant management while raising concerns about heterogeneity in follow-up protocols across studies and its impact on long-term safety interpretation.
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- Expectant management of asymptomatic CPAM in children appears safe based on systematic review evidence.
- Significant heterogeneity exists in follow-up duration and protocols across studies evaluating conservative CPAM management.
- Standardized long-term follow-up protocols are needed to definitively establish safety of non-operative CPAM management.
- Rigorous methodology supports conservative approach, but interpretation requires caution due to variable surveillance practices.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the Editor Comment on: The safety of conservative management of asymptomatic congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) in children: A systematic review. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-03-25. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11732
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