Abstract
A preterm infant (26 weeks' gestation) mechanically ventilated for respiratory distress syndrome developed severe interstitial emphysema of the right lung with a bronchopleural fistula, pneumothorax and mediastinal shift. Selective occlusion of the right main bronchus with a Fogarty's catheter produced rapid improvement in the clinical condition and radiological features. Occlusion of the main bronchus in a newborn with a bronchopleural fistula and pulmonary interstitial emphysema is an easily performed manoeuvre that can be life-saving.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1079-1082 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 9 |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |
Keywords
- Bronchopleural fistula
- Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
- Pulmonary emphysema
- Selective bronchial occlusion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health