Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a preterm infant.
Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema is a chronic disease reported in mechanically ventilated premature newborns. We describe a case of localized persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a preterm infant without mechanical ventilation but on continuous positive airway pressure using nasal prongs. The condition resolved without surgery.
Bas
Ahmet Yagmur
AY
Neonatology Unit, Sanliurfa Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey. yagmur32@yahoo.com
Okumus
Nurullah
N
Demirel
Nihal
N
Zenciroglu
Aysegul
A
D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D017563:Lung Diseases, Interstitial / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000628:therapy