| Literature DB >> 27303589 |
Moussa Abdoulaye Ouattara1, Seydou Togo1, Bourama Kané2, Sadio Yena1.
Abstract
Giant congenital lobar emphysema is a rare pathological malformation in infants. Authors report a similar case that is remarkable for its even rarer segmental location and compressive character. The patient underwent successful urgent segmentectomy for the treatment of respiratory distress in a developing country.Entities:
Keywords: Segmental emphysema; congenital; segmentectomy
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27303589 PMCID: PMC4894668 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.23.173.8529
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Radiographie du thorax préopératoire
Figure 2Scanner thoracique préopératoire
Figure 3Image peropératoire: (A) lingula; (B) culmen
Figure 4Pièce opératoire
Figure 5Réexpansion pulmonaire: (A) lobe inférieur; (B)lingual
Figure 6Radiographie du thorax postopératoire