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International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure
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International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure

Published on: March 12, 2020

The neonatal chest

Luisa Lobo1

  • 1Serviço de Imagiologia Geral do Hospital de Santa Maria, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, 1649-035 Lisboa, Portugal. mluisalobo@gmail.com

European Journal of Radiology
|August 24, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Neonatal lung diseases are serious but survival has improved due to better perinatal care. This review covers common neonatal lung conditions and the role of imaging in their evaluation and management.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Neonatal lung diseases pose significant life-threatening risks to newborns.
  • Advances in perinatal care have dramatically improved survival and reduced morbidity in both term and preterm infants.
  • Improved management of neonatal lung conditions allows survival of very premature infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the spectrum of neonatal lung diseases, encompassing both medical and surgical conditions.
  • To highlight the critical role of radiological imaging in the evaluation and management of these conditions.
  • To present the imaging assessment of the neonatal chest, including essential lines and tubes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common neonatal lung diseases.
  • Emphasis on the diagnostic and management contributions of medical imaging.
  • Presentation of imaging techniques for neonatal chest assessment.

Main Results:

  • Improved survival rates for neonates with lung conditions.
  • Enhanced understanding of medical and surgical neonatal lung diseases.
  • Radiological imaging is integral to diagnosis and management.

Conclusions:

  • Modern perinatal care has significantly improved outcomes for infants with lung diseases.
  • Effective management strategies, supported by imaging, are crucial for neonatal respiratory health.
  • Comprehensive radiological evaluation aids in the successful treatment of neonatal lung conditions.

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