Congenital lobar emphysema occurring in twins.
Twins born with congenital lobar emphysema are reported. This has not previously been described. Diagnosis, surgical management and subsequent course is high-lighted. These twins may well be the smallest to have operative treatment.
Thompson
A J
AJ
Regional Neonatal Unit, Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast, U.K.
Reid
A J
AJ
Reid
M
M
D002585:Cesarean Section; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012121:Respiration, Artificial