[Acquired giant lobar emphysema in an artificially ventilated premature infant. Cured by corticosteroid therapy]. / Emphysème lobaire géant acquis chez un prématuré sous ventilation artificielle. Guérison par la corticothérapie.

ABSTRACT

A case of acquired giant lobar emphysema in a premature triplet born at 31 weeks gestational age and treated by artificial ventilation is reported. Corticosteroid therapy was remarkably successful.