Management of an unusual case of congenital lobar emphysema

Pediatr Pulmonol. 1988;5(4):252-4. doi: 10.1002/ppul.1950050413.

Abstract

A 10-week-old infant, who presented with respiratory embarrassment, was found to have an azygos lobe complicated by congenital lobar emphysema. The pediatric work-up, operative management, and postoperative course are described. The cases presenting at Duke University Medical Center are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Azygos Vein / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lung / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / congenital*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*