PEDIATRICS Vol. 9 No. 2 February 1952, pp. 220-227
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LOCALIZED HYPERTROPHIC EMPHYSEMA

ROBERT R. SHAW M.D.1

1 The Department of Surgery, Southwestern Medical College of the University of Texas, Dallas.

Localized hypertrophic emphysema is a distinct clinical entity occurring in infants which seems to be congenital in etiology. The possible explanations of the mechanical factors causing this condition are discussed. Resection of the involved segments or lobe is indicated to improve respiration and prevent the occurrence of pectus excavatum.




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