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What is the definition of Pulmonary Sequestration?
Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital (present from birth) malformation where non-functioning lung tissue is separated from the rest of the lung and supplied with blood from an unusual source, often an artery from systemic circulation. Pulmonary sequestrations may be defined as intralobular or extralobular, depending on their location. Symptoms may include a chronic or recurrent cough, respiratory distress or lung infection.
What are the alternative names for Pulmonary Sequestration?
  • Pulmonary sequestration
Who are the top Pulmonary Sequestration Local Doctors?
Elite in Pulmonary Sequestration
Huashan W. Zhao
Elite in Pulmonary Sequestration
Huashan W. Zhao
Qingdao, CN 

Huashan Zhao practices in Qingdao, China. Zhao is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. Their top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Sequestration, Infantile Pneumothorax, Bronchogenic Cyst, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.

Elite in Pulmonary Sequestration
Agostino Pierro
Elite in Pulmonary Sequestration
Agostino Pierro
555 University Avenue, 
Toronto, CA 

Agostino Pierro practices in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Pierro is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Darrell Cass
Distinguished in Pulmonary Sequestration
Dr. Darrell Cass
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
Distinguished in Pulmonary Sequestration
Dr. Darrell Cass
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

8950 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-8950
Languages Spoken:
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Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

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What are the latest Pulmonary Sequestration Clinical Trials?
Application of Atomized Inhalation ICG in Thoracoscopic Surgery for Pulmonary Sequestration in Children: a Multicentre Prospective Study
Application of Atomized Inhalation ICG in Thoracoscopic Surgery for Pulmonary Sequestration in Children: a Multicentre Prospective Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 16, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: To investigate the safety and effectiveness of preoperative aerosol inhalation ICG solution for thoracoscopic accurate resection of congenital lung malformations in children.

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Effect of Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality of Infants With Congenital Pulmonary Cystic Disease After Thoracoscopic Surgery
Effect of Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality of Infants With Congenital Pulmonary Cystic Disease After Thoracoscopic Surgery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study intends to evaluate the effect of erector spinae plane block on postoperative analgesia and sleep quality in infants with congenital cystic pulmonary disease after thoracoscopic surgery, and provides reference for perioperative pain treatment in children.

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