Development of Localized Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema in a Late Preterm Infant without Mechanical Ventilation
Joint Authors
Perenyi, Agnes
Soontarapornchai, Kultida
Bawa, Pritish
Amodio, J. B.
Goldfisher, Rachelle
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) is not an uncommon finding in premature infants with respiratory distress who need respiratory support by mechanical ventilation.
PIE has been reported in a few cases of neonates in whom either no treatment other than room air was given or they were given continuous positive end-expiratory pressure (CPAP) support.
We present a case of a premature neonate who presented with respiratory distress, in whom PIE and spontaneous pneumothorax (PTX) developed while on CPAP therapy only.
The patient was treated conservatively with subsequent resolution of the radiological findings and clinical improvement.
No surgical intervention was required.
It is important to know that PIE may develop independently of mechanical ventilation.
We would like to add this case to the literature and describe the pertinent plain film and computed tomography (CT) findings of this entity, the possible mechanism of development, and the differential diagnosis.
A review of the literature is also provided.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bawa, Pritish& Soontarapornchai, Kultida& Perenyi, Agnes& Goldfisher, Rachelle& Amodio, J. B.. 2014. Development of Localized Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema in a Late Preterm Infant without Mechanical Ventilation. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bawa, Pritish…[et al.]. Development of Localized Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema in a Late Preterm Infant without Mechanical Ventilation. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bawa, Pritish& Soontarapornchai, Kultida& Perenyi, Agnes& Goldfisher, Rachelle& Amodio, J. B.. Development of Localized Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema in a Late Preterm Infant without Mechanical Ventilation. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471618
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471618