Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10088725 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is an uncommon but potentially life threatening pulmonary abnormality affecting infants. Patients often present within the first 6 months of life with recurrent respiratory distress as a result of hyperinflation of the affected pulmonary lobe, and resultant near total collapse of normal lung parenchyma. We present a case of a 2-month-old infant with recurrent admissions for respiratory distress.
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Authors
Michael C. Chao, Amir M. Karamzadeh, Gupreet Ahuja,