Neonatal bilateral interstitial emphysema. Surgical treatment. Apropos of 1 case

Gallet, S.; Bourgeois, J.; Louis, D.; Axiotis, G.; Bethenod, M.

Pediatrie 41(8): 647-652

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021
PMID: 3575075
Document Number: 268270
The authors report a case of respiratory distress secondary to inhalation of meconial amniotic fluid treated by mechanical ventilation, which was complicated by severe interstitial emphysema. Treatment by pleurotomy allowed a favorable evolution. The various therapies of interstitial emphysema of the neonate, in particular surgical technics are described.

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