Demir OF, Hangul M, Kose M. Congenital lobar emphysema: diagnosis and treatment options.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2019;
14:921-928. [PMID:
31118601 PMCID:
PMC6507121 DOI:
10.2147/copd.s170581]
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Abstract
Although congenital lobar emphysema is a rare lung disease, it can cause severe respiratory distress in the newborn. Lobectomy can be difficult because of the hyperinflated lobe and limited space to carry out surgery. During the past two decades, conservative treatment options have increased for patients with mild and moderate disease.
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