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Congenital lobar emphysema. A case report

I Kaklikkaya1, M Zengin, R Ozdemir

  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Black Sea Technical University, Medical Faculty, Trabzon, Turkey.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|August 1, 1994
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Congenital lobar emphysema in infants causes severe respiratory distress. Surgical resection of the affected lobe offers a successful treatment option for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Respiratory Medicine
  • Thoracic Imaging

Background:

  • Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare congenital lung malformation.
  • It can lead to severe respiratory distress in newborns, necessitating prompt diagnosis and intervention.

Observation:

  • A 19-day-old infant presented with dyspnea, cyanosis, and severe Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS).
  • The infant was diagnosed with congenital lobar emphysema affecting the left upper lobe.

Findings:

  • Chest X-rays (anteroposterior and lateral views) were the primary diagnostic tool.
  • Thoracic computed tomography (CT) provided additional diagnostic information.
  • Surgical resection of the affected left upper lobe was performed.

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Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing infant congenital lobar emphysema.
  • Lobectomy can lead to positive outcomes and resolution of respiratory symptoms.
  • This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in conjunction with standard radiography for definitive diagnosis.