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Case Reports
Decompression of multiple pneumatoceles in a premature infant by percutaneous catheter placement.
- J M Arias-Camison, P S Kurtis, R S Feld, P Morrison, M D Bourque, and H N DeSilva.
- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, 114 Woodland Street, MS #40903, Hartford, CT 06105, USA.
- J Perinatol. 2001 Dec 1; 21 (8): 553-5.
AbstractPneumatoceles due to acquired localized overinflation as a form of pulmonary interstitial emphysema are complications of advanced bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Different ventilation modes, selective bronchial intubation, balloon obstruction of the affected bronchus and steroids have been reported with success. Lobectomy has also been used. We present a premature infant with multiple large pneumatoceles causing respiratory compromise. In our case percutaneous decompression under fluoroscopy guidance resulted in a permanent cure.
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