Respiratory Distress in Infants and Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare congenital lung abnormality. Intrinsic or extrinsic obstruction of the lobar bronchus causes air trapping and hyperinflation Clinical presentation may vary from asymptomatic to acute neonatal respiratory failure, recurrent infectious episodes and tachypnea...

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Main Authors: Tuğce Aksu Uzunhan, Özlem Bostan Gayret, Meltem Erol, Özgül Yiğit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2015-03-01
Series:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
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Online Access:http://www.hasekidergisi.com/article_8710/Respiratory-Distress-In-Infants-And-Congenital-Lobar-Emphysema