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Decompression of Multiple Pneumatoceles in a Premature Infant by Percutaneous Catheter Placement

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Pneumatoceles due to acquired localized overinflation as a form of pulmonery interstitial emphysema are complications of advanced bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Different ventilation modes, selective bronchial intubation, ballon obstruction of the affected bronchus and steroids have been reported with success. Lobectomy has also been used.

We present a premature infant with multiple large pneumatoceles causing respiratory compromise. In our case percuteneous decompression under fluoroscopy guidance resulted in a permanent cure.

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  1. Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA

    Jose M Arias-Camison MD, Peter S Kurtis MD & Hema N DeSilva MD

  2. Department of Radiology, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA

    Robert S Feld MD & Peter Morrison MD

  3. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA

    Michael D Bourque MD

  4. University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA

    Michael D Bourque MD & Hema N DeSilva MD

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Arias-Camison, J., Kurtis, P., Feld, R. et al. Decompression of Multiple Pneumatoceles in a Premature Infant by Percutaneous Catheter Placement. J Perinatol 21, 553–555 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7210544

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