Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a preterm infant.
Indian Pediatr
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2008 Sep; 45(9): 775-7
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in English
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| ID: sea-12755
ABSTRACT
Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema is a chronic disease reported in mechanically ventilated premature newborns. We describe a case of localized persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a preterm infant without mechanical ventilation but on continuous positive airway pressure using nasal prongs. The condition resolved without surgery.
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Main subject:
Pulmonary Emphysema
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature
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Chronic Disease
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Positive-Pressure Respiration
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Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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