Lung Agenesis
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What is the definition of Lung Agenesis?
A rare, non-syndromic respiratory or mediastinal malformation characterized by unilateral complete absence of lung tissue, bronchi, and pulmonary vessels. It may be isolated or associated with congenital malformations, most commonly with heart anomalies. Presentation is highly variable including airway narrowing, stridor, respiratory distress, recurrent respiratory tract infections, and pulmonary hypertension.
What are the alternative names for Lung Agenesis?
  • Lung agenesis
  • Congenital lung agenesis
  • Pulmonary agenesis
  • Unilateral lobar pulmonary agenesis
  • Unilateral lung agenesis
Who are the top Lung Agenesis Local Doctors?
Elite in Lung Agenesis
Elite in Lung Agenesis
Shimonagakubo, JP 

Toshiaki Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Shimonagakubo, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Neonatology
Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Neonatology

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

1800 Orleans Street, 
Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Dr. Jena Miller is an assistant professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins. She is also a member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy. She has a wide range of training in fetal medicine and fetal therapy. Her expertise includes operative fetoscopy, management of complicated monochorionic twins, high-risk pregnancies, multiple gestations, prenatal diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Miller completed her undergraduate training at the University of North Florida, followed by medical school and residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at the University of Maryland and pursued additional opportunities in fetal medicine in Europe. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Miller was an Assistant Professor in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School and served as the director for the Sentara EVMS Fetal Care Center. Dr. Miller’s research interests include risk assessment and management of complicated monochorionic pregnancies as well as use of simulation and modeling for improving fetal intervention techniques. She has received grant support from the Fetal Health Foundation for use of 3D printing of fetal spina bifida from ultrasound imaging. Dr. Miller is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is dedicated to teaching and was awarded the APGO Excellence in Teaching Award in 2014. She is absolutely dedicated to finding the optimal management plan specifically for each family. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Myelomeningocele, Lung Agenesis, Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

4400 Emile St., 
Omaha, NE 
Experience:
26+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Kristina Bailey is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Bailey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Agenesis, Pneumonia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center