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[Congenital lobar emphysema].

C Belio-Castillo1, M Prado-Pallares, G Blanco-Rodríguez

  • 1Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Departamento de Cirugia del Tórax y Endoscopia, D.F.

Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|May 1, 1991
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Congenital lobe emphysema in children requires early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention. This study reviewed 17 cases, highlighting the effectiveness of lobectomy for this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Congenital lobe emphysema is a rare respiratory condition affecting infants and children.
  • Early recognition and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the treatment of congenital lobe emphysema cases at a specific pediatric hospital.
  • To analyze patient demographics, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis of 17 patients treated between 1971 and 1989.
  • Review of medical records, including symptoms, chest X-rays, and surgical procedures.
  • Lobectomy was the primary surgical intervention for all cases.

Main Results:

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  • 17 cases (13 male, 4 female) were identified, with symptom onset from 13 days to 3 years.
  • Common symptoms included respiratory failure and cyanosis.
  • Chest X-rays revealed lobe hyperclarity, mediastinal deviation, and lung collapse. The upper left lobe was most frequently affected.
  • Two patients (11.8%) died post-operatively.

Conclusions:

  • Congenital lobe emphysema necessitates prompt surgical treatment, primarily lobectomy.
  • Early diagnosis through characteristic radiological findings is vital.
  • Despite surgical intervention, mortality remains a concern in severe cases.