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Am J Perinatol 1999; 16(7): 327-331
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-993880
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Unilateral Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema Following Pneumonia in a Preterm Infant Successfully Treated with Prolonged Selective Bronchial Intubation

Donough O'Donovan, Mary Wearden, James Adams
  • Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We describe a ventilated preterm infant (26 week's gestation) who developed severe right-sided pulmonary interstitial emphysema following Staphylcoccus aureus pneumonia. Prolonged selective bronchial intubation (10 days) resulted in a marked clinical improvement and resolution of the emphysema. Resolution of unilateral pulmonary interstitial emphysema may require a longer course of selective bronchial intubation than currently recommended.

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Infants - unilateral pulmonary interstitial emphysema - selective bronchial intubation