Frontiers in Pediatrics (Nov 2021)

Case Report: Neonatal Massive Pneumothorax Resulting in Compression Atelectasis Treated by Ultrasound-Guided Pleural Puncture Therapy: A Typical Case Based on Lung Ultrasound Finding

  • Jing Liu,
  • Ru-Xin Qiu,
  • Ying Liu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2021.779615
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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Atelectasis is a complication of different pulmonary diseases; however, neonatal compression atelectasis due to pneumothorax is rarely reported in the literature. Recently, we encountered a typical case of atelectasis. A preterm infant was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit owing to severe respiratory distress. Lung ultrasound examination confirmed severe pneumothorax and large area of atelectasis. Lung re-expansion occurred when the air was drained from the pleural cavity.

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