Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a pulmonary congenital malformation characterized by hyperinflation. After birth, a dysfunctional valve mechanism (air enters the alveoli thanks to negative pressure but cannot be released because the tracheobronchial tree has collapsed) leads to air trapping. Cle has all the features of obstructive emphysema: compression of lung parenchyma; mediastinal shift, herniation of the emphysematous lobe across the anterior mediastinum; and reduced respiratory reserve due to lowering of the diaphragm [1-2].
Ruggeri G., Maffi M., Destro F., Lima M. (2013). Congenital lobar emphysema. milano : Springer-Verlag Milan [10.1007/978-88-470-5202-4_23].
Congenital lobar emphysema
Lima M.
2013
Abstract
Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a pulmonary congenital malformation characterized by hyperinflation. After birth, a dysfunctional valve mechanism (air enters the alveoli thanks to negative pressure but cannot be released because the tracheobronchial tree has collapsed) leads to air trapping. Cle has all the features of obstructive emphysema: compression of lung parenchyma; mediastinal shift, herniation of the emphysematous lobe across the anterior mediastinum; and reduced respiratory reserve due to lowering of the diaphragm [1-2].I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
