Raos M, Koncul I, Sanjek M
Bolnica za tuberkulozu pluća i plućne bolesti djece i omladine, Zagreb.
Lijec Vjesn. 1994 Jan-Feb;116(1-2):32-4.
Lobar emphysema is a very rare congenital anomaly of the lungs. The clinical presentation varies from dyspnea which is usually seen during the first six months of life to mild course later during the life. Surgery is the most common way of management. In our two cases the first symptoms appeared at the age of three months and three years, respectively. In the first case emphysema was located in the right upper lobus and was surgically removed. In the second case emphysema was located in the left upper lobus. The parents refused surgery and following hospital treatment the child was without dyspneic symptoms.
