Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a preterm infant
Indian Pediatrics, cilt.45, sa.9, ss.775-777, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Dergi Adı: Indian Pediatrics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.775-777
- Anahtar Kelimeler: persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema, peterm, respiratory distress syndrome
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema is a chronic disease reported in mechanically ventilated premature newborns. We describe a case of localized persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a preterm infant without mechanical ventilation but on continuous positive airway pressure using nasal prongs. The condition resolved without surgery.