Evolution and sequelae of acquired lobar emphysema in a premature infant with chronic lung disease

Authors

• Bhat Venkatraman, Department of Radiology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
• Atiqa Abdul Wahab, Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar. Tel. +974 5544911. Fax. +974 4392204. E-mail: atiqa{at}qatar.net.qa, atiqa{at}hmc.org.qa

Abstract

The evolution of acquired lobar emphysema in a premature infant with chronic pulmonary disease was demonstrated by serial radiological examinations using multiple imaging methods including plain radiography, serial computed tomography and radionuclide studies. Long term clinical and radiological follow up is presented. The value of computed tomography in the evaluation of the patient is emphasized. The literature on the patho-physiological mechanism of the disease is reviewed.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

511

Last Page

514

Recommended Citation

Venkatraman, Bhat and Wahab, Atiqa Abdul (2004) "Evolution and sequelae of acquired lobar emphysema in a premature infant with chronic lung disease," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 4, Article 20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2386