Radiology · 1974 · 41 citations · 4 references
MedicineClinical SciencesPediatricsNeonatologyPediatric PulmonologyPulmonologyInfant Respiratory CareInterstitial Lung DiseaseNeonatal Respiratory DisordersRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory Distress In NewbornsRespiratory Distress SyndromeInterstitial Lung AbnormalitiesPediatric Pulmonary PathologyPediatric Respiratory Distress SyndromePreterm Infant Respiratory FailurePulmonary Interstitial EmphysemaRespiratory Distress Management
Persistent intrapulmonary interstitial emphysema confined to a single lobe was observed in 3 premature male infants as a complication of pulmonary hyaline membrane disease. Following resolution of the clinical and roentgen findings of the respiratory distress syndrome, each infant again experienced respiratory distress as a result of enlarging cystic collections of intrapulmonary interstitial air. In each instance, a lobectomy was necessary to alleviate respiratory distress. Age at time of lobectomy was 7 months, 33 days, and 7 weeks, respectively.
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