Recurrent pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax in Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Med Pediatr Oncol
; 29(2): 139-42, 1997 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9180917
ABSTRACT
Pneumothorax is an unusual complication of pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis. We report three children who developed recurrent intrathoracic air leaks. In one case, bilateral pneumothoraces may have been precipated by intermittent positive pressure ventilation during general anaesthesia. Chemical pleurodesis was unsuccessful in preventing recurrence of pneumothoraces in two children. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as an alternative to intermittent positive pressure ventilation in children with respiratory failure from Langerhans cell histiocytosis is discussed.
Buscar no Google
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pneumotórax
/
Histiocitose de Células de Langerhans
/
Neoplasias Pulmonares
/
Enfisema Mediastínico
Limite:
Adolescent
/
Humans
/
Infant
/
Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med Pediatr Oncol
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article