Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion in a Pair of Twin Preterm Infants
Indian Pediatr
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2018 Oct; 55(10): 905-906
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Intractable obstructive apneas requiring multiple intubations are rare innewborns. Case characteristics We report a pair of twins born at 29 weeks gestationwho had severe obstructive apneas due to Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion (PVCM).Outcome:
The symptoms resolved promptly with ipratropium nebulization. Follow-up at12 months of age revealed normal development. Message PVCM should be consideredin the differential diagnosis of intractable obstructive apneas in very low birth weightpreterm infants
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
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Indian Pediatr
Year:
2018
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