The use of early lung biopsy in detection of fatal pulmonary disease in the neonate.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of alveolar capillary dysplasia with misaligned pulmonary veins and review the literature to highlight the importance of lung biopsy, which can affect the decision to use invasive and likely ineffective therapy such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Medical subject headings
- Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome