PubMed · 6749507
Progressive interstitial pulmonary lobar emphysema.
Abstract
Progressive pulmonary interstitial lobar emphysema is a complication of artificial ventilation in premature infants with RDS. Three cases are presented who developed a progressive form of PIPE. It is demonstrated that PIPE is caused by air escaping through alveolar leaks into the pulmonary lymphatic capillary system causing dilation of lymphatic channels. Because of its increasing compressive effect on adjacent lung areas PIPE requires rapid and effective therapy. Although several types of conservative approach are suggested, lobectomy is not indicated when prolonged ventilation with high pressures and high concentrations of oxygen have caused severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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H Zimmermann. 1982. Progressive interstitial pulmonary lobar emphysema.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00441213
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