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DOI: 10.1055/a-2107-0651
Unilateral Lung Agenesis: A Case Series and Review of Literature
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Abstract
Unilateral lung agenesis is a rare congenital abnormality that typically presents with respiratory distress after birth. Prognostic factors include the side of the lung affected along with the presence or absence of other congenital abnormalities. Prenatal imaging can make the diagnosis that can assist the healthcare team in preparing to care for the neonate, as well as set expectations for the family. In this case series, we describe three cases of unilateral lung agenesis, two infants with right lung agenesis, and one with the left. We describe their presentation, provide a brief clinical course, and discuss outcomes.
Keywords
unilateral lung agenesis - congenital abnormality - neonate - respiratory distress after birthPublikationsverlauf
Eingereicht: 18. April 2023
Angenommen: 23. Mai 2023
Accepted Manuscript online:
07. Juni 2023
Artikel online veröffentlicht:
14. Juli 2023
© 2023. The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonDerivative-NonCommercial License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit. Contents may not be used for commercial purposes, or adapted, remixed, transformed or built upon. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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