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Am J Perinatol 1994; 11(6): 433-435
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994614
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Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema Treated by Selective Bronchial Obstruction and High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation

Saleh Al-Alaiyan, Abdulhakeem Katan
  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Section of Neonatology, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A 30-week preterm infant ventilated for respiratory distress syndrome developed severe right-sided pulmonary interstitial emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and subcutaneous emphysema involving the neck. Selective bronchial obstruction and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation showed dramatic improvement in the clinical and radiographic condition of the infant.

Keywords

Infants - pulmonary interstitial emphysema - selective bronchial obstruction - high-frequency ventilation