Bronchogenic cysts are frequently incidental findings on ultrasound or chest radiograph in the neonatal period. When the diagnosis is made in a newborn, age is a central factor that shapes the clinical decision pathway.
This protocol addresses the management of a bronchogenic cyst diagnosed in a neonate. The patient's age and weight at the time of diagnosis directly influence how and when definitive treatment is planned.
Surgical excision of the bronchogenic cyst is the definitive treatment. In the neonatal population, the timing of that intervention is a specific and structured consideration — the complete protocol outlines the criteria that guide when surgery proceeds.
DOI: 10.21037/med-22-46