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[The congenital lobar emphysema (author's transl)]
Padiatrie Und Padologie
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Congenital lobar emphysema, a lung malformation, often affects the left upper lobe and causes breathing difficulties. Surgical resection of the affected lobe is the recommended treatment for a favorable outcome.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Malformations
Background:
- Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) presents with varied etiologies, potentially linked to cartilage malformations.
- This condition predominantly affects the entire lobe, with a predilection for the left upper lobe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on 17 cases of congenital lung abnormalities, including CLE and congenital lung cysts.
- To evaluate the long-term outcomes of treated congenital lobar emphysema.
Main Methods:
- Diagnosis primarily relies on chest X-rays, noting characteristic lung transparency.
- Differential diagnosis includes congenital lung cysts.
- Surgical resection of the affected lobe is the primary treatment modality.
Main Results:
- Out of 17 cases, 11 were diagnosed with congenital lobar emphysema and 6 with congenital lung cysts.
- Ten patients were followed for up to eleven years post-diagnosis.
- All patients exhibited normal development with only minor residual effects after treatment.
Conclusions:
- Timely surgical intervention, specifically lobe resection, is crucial for managing congenital lobar emphysema.
- Early treatment leads to positive long-term developmental outcomes in pediatric patients.