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What is the definition of Congenital Lobar Emphysema?

Congenital lobar emphysema is a rare respiratory disorder in which air can enter the lungs but cannot escape, causing overinflation (hyperinflation) of the lobes of the lung. It is most often detected in newborns or young infants, but some cases do not become apparent until adulthood. Signs and symptoms may include difficulty breathing and respiratory distress in infancy, an enlarged chest, compressed lung tissue, cyanosis, and underdevelopment of the cartilage that supports the bronchial tube (bronchial hypoplasia). This disorder may be severe enough to cause associated heart problems (15% of cases) or so mild as to never become apparent. Some cases may be caused by autosomal dominant inheritance while others occur for no apparent reason (sporadic).

What are the alternative names for Congenital Lobar Emphysema?

Congenital lobar emphysema
CLE
Emphysema, congenital lobar

Who are the top Congenital Lobar Emphysema Local Doctors?

Elite in Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Dvir Gatt

Elite in Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Dvir Gatt

Beersheba, D, IL

Dvir Gatt practices in Beersheba, Israel. Mr. Gatt is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia, and Endoscopy.

Elite in Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki

Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

Elite in Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Dr. Shaun M. Kunisaki

Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolf St,

Baltimore, MD

410-955-5000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Shaun Kunisaki is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kunisaki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kunisaki is currently accepting new patients.

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Advanced in Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Dr. Lan T. Vu

Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery

Advanced in Congenital Lobar Emphysema

Dr. Lan T. Vu

Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery

Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

400 Pamassus Ave,

San Francisco, CA

415-476-1316

Languages Spoken:

English

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Lan Vu is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Sequestration, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Mastectomy.