Pneumatoceles due to Mechanical Ventilation in two preterm babies: A practical diagnostic approach

Pneumatoceles are thin walled gas-filled cysts that develop within the lung parenchyma. Pneumatoceles are commonly seen after pneumonia, but rarely can also be seen after barotrauma from mechanical ventilation. Occasionally, it can rupture leading to air leak syndrome. We describe two interesting ca...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical neonatology Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 295 - 299
Main Authors:	Parappil, Hussain, Ahmed, Sabry, Kunhiabdullah, Shafeeqe, Gaffari, Mohammed
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-10-2020 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Subjects:	Diagnosis Pneumonia Premature infants ventilator-induced lung injury Neonatal pneumatocele prematurity
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Summary:	Pneumatoceles are thin walled gas-filled cysts that develop within the lung parenchyma. Pneumatoceles are commonly seen after pneumonia, but rarely can also be seen after barotrauma from mechanical ventilation. Occasionally, it can rupture leading to air leak syndrome. We describe two interesting cases of large pneumatoceles in preterm babies due to ventilator associated injury and its management with review the literatures. We also propose a simplified practical approach for evaluation and management of these cases.
ISSN:	2249-4847
DOI:	10.4103/jcn.JCN_66_20