Cirugía pediátrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Española de Cirugía Pediátrica
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To analyze the current risk of an anesthetic event during surgical acts in pediatric patients with anterior mediastinal masses (AMM) in a tertiary oncology center, using the previously published risk factors to plan the procedure. ⋯ Preoperative evaluation of risk in AMM through clinical history and CT/MRI and surgical/anesthetic planning leads to excellent outcomes. The least aggressive procedures should be favored, but if needed, planned general anesthesia under experienced hands is safe even in risk patients.