Abstract
Foregut duplication cysts originate from the foetal foregut and can be oesophageal duplications or bronchogenic cyst. The majority of patients are diagnosed antenatally and are asymptomatic at birth. A postnatal CT scan will confirm the diagnosis. All foregut duplications should be removed as they will eventually cause symptoms. If the patient is asymptomatic, thoracic cysts are best excised thoracoscopically.
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Singh, M. (2018). Foregut Duplication Cysts. In: Parikh, D., Rajesh, P. (eds) Tips and Tricks in Thoracic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-7355-7_26
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