[Acquired giant lobar emphysema in an artificially ventilated premature infant. Cured by corticosteroid therapy].
A case of acquired giant lobar emphysema in a premature triplet born at 31 weeks gestational age and treated by artificial ventilation is reported. Corticosteroid therapy was remarkably successful.
Saint Martin
J
J
Service de Pédiatrie et Réanimation Pédiatrique, Centre Hospitalier, Pau.
Choulot
J J
JJ
Mensire
A
A
Jasper
E
E
Lugassy
B
B
Hernandorena
X
X
D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014310:Triplets
D003907:Dexamethasone