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
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Shizuoka, JP 

Toshiaki Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Shizuoka, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. He is also highly rated in 40 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
Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
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7400 Northwest 104th Avenue, 
Doral, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Ruano focuses his clinical and research efforts on developing and investigating new minimally invasive fetal therapies such as fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) for congenital diaphragmatic hernia, fetal cystoscopy for fetal bladder obstruction, in utero repair of fetal spina bifida, fetoscopic laser ablation for twin-twin transfusion syndrome, in utero ultrasound-guided treatment for fetal tumors, in utero fetal cardiac interventions and in utero treatment of congenital anomalies. He is also focused on new prenatal imaging technologies including ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. Ruano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ruano is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
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Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

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

Craig Piquette is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Piquette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Agenesis, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.

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