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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). remains one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity
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1. Respiratory Physiology Part IIIRespiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, and Other Causes of Respiratory Distress Staci Olister, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Neonatology
LSU Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
2. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) remains one of the major causes of neonatal morbidity & mortality despite advances in neonatal care
greatly improved outcomes can be attributed to introduction of pharmacologic acceleration of pulmonary maturity and development of surfactant replacement
incidence of complications in survivors of RDS remains significant, including IVH, PDA, sepsis, pulmonary hemorrhage, BPD
Are these disorders sequelae of RDS, its treatment or underlying prematurity?
3. RDS: diagnosis diagnosis made clinically & radiographically
consider “respiratory insufficiency of prematurity” in absence of radiographic signs
4. RDS: risk factors low gestational age
birth weight (gms) RDS
501-1500 56%
501-750 86%
751-1000 79%
1001-1250 48%
1251-1500 27%
maternal diabetes
hyperinsulinemia decrease surface-active phospholipid synthesis
perinatal asphyxia
5. RDS: pathophysiology impaired or delayed surfactant synthesis followed by series of events that increase severity of disease for several days
microscopically: diffuse atelectasis with few widely dilated alveoli; eosinophilic membrane lining airspaces consists of fibrinous matrix of cellular debris derived from injured epithelium
6. RDS: clinical presentation shortly after birth, infant develops tachypnea, grunting, flaring, retractions, cyanosis, apnea, cardiovascular instability
progressive worsening of symptoms with peak severity by 2 to 3 days and onset of recovery by 72 hours
recovery phase: regeneration of alveolar cells, including type II pneumocytes, with resultant increase in surfactant production
7. RDS: radiograph diffuse reticulogranular pattern, “ground-glass appearance” due to alveolar atelectasis and pulmonary edema
air bronchograms
typically homogeneous and symmetric
cannot be reliably differentiated from neonatal pneumonia
8. RDS: radiograph
9. Antenatal steroids (ANS) 1970s: Liggins noticed lack of RDS & increased survival in preterm animals exposed to steroids.
After years of study, most successful method to induce fetal maturation is prenatal corticosteroid administration.
Accelerated lung maturation occurs with physiologic stress levels of corticosteroids via receptor mediated induction of specific developmentally regulated proteins.
ANS induce structural maturation of the lung which translates into increased lung volume, increased lung compliance and increased response to exogenous surfactant, not an increase in alveolar surfactant pool size.
10. ANS no significant effects of combination therapy with steroids and TRH
abnormal neurodevelopmental outcome in long-term follow-up
when administered to mother 24-48 hours prior to delivery, decrease in incidence and severity of RDS
most effective when administered before 34 weeks and no more than 7 days prior to delivery
some reduction in neonatal mortality, RDS and IVH when given < 24 hours before delivery; therefore, always consider ANS administration unless immediate delivery is anticipated
decreased fetal growth & poorer developmental outcome have been reported in retrospective clinical studies of repeated courses of ANS
11. ANS reduced incidence of IVH may be due to secondary stabilization of cerebral blood flow or steroid-induced maturation of vascular integrity in germinal matrix
proven benefit of combined use of ANS and postnatal surfactant in preterm infants
maternal steroids may induce an increase in total leukocyte and immature neutrophil counts in infant
12. RDS: treatment continuous noninvasive monitoring of arterial hemoglobin saturation (pulse oximetry)
small changes in saturation at PaO2>60 mmHg
“signal extraction technology” may improve accuracy of pulse ox measurements
arterial blood gas samples
complication of indwelling arterial catheters is aneurysmal dilatation with dissection of abdominal aorta
13. RDS: treatment thermoregulation
positive nitrogen balance
as little as 60 kcal/kg/day with 10% as protein
limitation of fluid intake
may reduce risk of PDA, NEC, IVH
cardiovascular management
systemic hypotension in early phase of RDS is common
antibiotics
maintain Hct 35-40% during acute phase
14. Surfactant 1959, Avery & Meade reported deficiency of pulmonary surfactant had key role in pathogenesis of RDS
discovery of surfactant led investigators to administer aerosolized phospholipids to infants with RDS with limited success
1980, Fujiwara, developed mixture of natural & synthetic surface-active lipids and administered exogenous surfactant to 10 preterm infants
Hallman administered pooled human surfactant obtained from term amniotic fluid in a trial of infants < 30 weeks gestation
15. Surfactant subsequent trials used unmodified alveolar lavage of calf lung (INFASURF)
protein-free synthetic phospholipids with alcohol acting as a spreading agent for dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (EXOSURF)
Fujiwara preparation, modified extract of bovine lung mince (SURVANTA)
1991, Cochrane & Revak described new synthetic surfactant containing phospholipids & synthetic peptide, sinapultide, that mimics SP-B (KL4, lucinactant, SURFAXIN)
16. Surfactant proteins SP-A: has role in surface activity & regulatory role in innate immunity
SP-B: essential in processing surfactant, maintaining alveolar expansion, reducing surface tension
SP-C: has role in surfactant metabolism & function
SP-D: has regulatory role in innate immunity
genes that code for surfactant proteins have been characterized; therefore, recombinant DNA technology will allow production of modified human surfactant proteins in combination with synthetic phospholipids
17. Surfactant use primary mechanism by which surfactant improves PaO2 is enhanced matching of ventilation & perfusion
increase in lung volume & stabilization of FRC may be due to regional overdistention of alveoli
multitude of studies evaluated various comparisons of prevention & rescue protocols, as well as comparisons between synthetic & natural preparations
all regimens appear to decrease incidence of air leaks, improve oxygenation of ventilated preterm infants, decrease mortality
18. Surfactant incidence of BPD, IVH, PDA & sepsis are unaltered in most studies (may reflect enhanced survival of very premature infants)
inconsistent reports of higher rates of pulmonary hemorrhage in surfactant-treated infants
occurs in 6% in first 72 hours of life
improved compliance after surfactant promotes left-to-right shunt through PDA resulting in pulmonary congestion & elevated capillary pressures with intra-alveolar hemorrhagic edema
no adverse immunologic consequences of foreign tissue protein administration with use of natural surfactants
no adverse effects on physical growth, respiratory symptoms or neurodevelopmental outcome
19. Elective high frequency oscillatory ventilation versus conventional ventilation for acute pulmonary dysfunction in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(4):CD000104. to determine whether the elective use of HFOV as compared to CV in preterm infants who are mechanically ventilated for RDS decreases the incidence of CLD, without adverse effects
meta-analysis of 11 eligible studies with 3275 infants
there is no clear evidence that elective HFOV as compared with CV offers important advantages when used as the initial ventilation strategy to treat preterm babies with acute pulmonary dysfunction
no evidence of reduction in death rate
small but inconsistent reduction in rate of CLD
short term neurological morbidity cause by HFOV, but not statistically significant
2 trials with increased rate of Grade 3 or 4 IVH& PVL with HFOV
inadequate information on long term neurodevelopmental outcome
20. A multicenter randomized masked comparison trial of synthetic surfactant versus calf lung surfactant extract in the prevention of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Hudak ML. Pediatrics. 1997 Jul;100(1):39-50. to compare efficacy and safety of prophylactic Exosurf vs Infasurf in the prevention of RDS
846 eligible infants < 29 WGA
significant reductions in incidence of RDS & associated pulmonary air leaks, severity of early respiratory disease, mortality attributable to RDS suggest that Infasurf is more effective than Exosurf
however, Infasurf prophylaxis associated with greater risk of total but not severe IVH (39.0% vs 29.9%)
21. Natural surfactant extract versus synthetic surfactant for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001;(2):CD000144. to compare effects of synthetic to natural surfactant preparations
meta-analysis of 11 trials
both natural and synthetic extracts are effective in treatment of RDS
greater early improvement in requirement for ventilator support, fewer pneumothoraces, fewer deaths, increase in IVH (not Grade 3 or 4) associated with natural surfactant
22. Prophylactic versus selective use of surfactant in preventing morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev.2001;(2)CD000510. to compare effect of prophylactic surfactant administration to surfactant treatment of established RDS
meta-analysis of 8 studies
prophylactic treatment resulted in decreased incidence of pneumothoraces, PIE, BPD and death; infants < 30 weeks significant reduction in mortality and BPD
unclear criteria to judge “at risk” infants
23. Early surfactant administration with brief ventilation vs selective surfactant and continued mechanical ventilation for preterm infants with or at risk for respiratory distress syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev.2004;(3):CD003063. to compare early surfactant administration with brief ventilation (< 1 hour) followed by extubation vs later selective surfactant administration & continued mechanical ventilation
4 randomized controlled trials
full meta-analysis not available
early surfactant with extubation to NCPAP is associated with reduced need for mechanical ventilation, increased use of exogenous surfactant
24. Surfactant administration by transient intubation in infants 29-35 weeks’ gestation with respiratory distress syndrome decreases the likelihood of later mechanical ventilation: a randomized controlled trial. Reininger A. J Perinatol. 2005 Nov;25(11):703-8. in infants with early RDS, compare surfactant with extubation to NCPAP vs NCPAP alone
transient intubation for surfactant administration reduces later mechanical ventilation
overall surfactant use, duration of oxygen therapy, length of stay and BPD were unaffected
25. Comparison of Infasurf (calfactant) and Survanta (beractant) in the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.Bloom TB. Pediatrics 2005;116:392-399. previous smaller comparison demonstrated that Infasurf led to more rapid decrease in oxygen & mean airway pressure compared to Survanta; however, sample size too small to reach any conclusion in terms of lung injury, survival or CLD
2 prospective, randomized trials
prophylaxis of infants born between 23 weeks 0 days & 29 weeks 6 days
treatment of infants with clinical evidence of RDS
primary endpoint: survival to 36 weeks without use of supplemental oxygen
26. Comparison of Infasurf (calfactant) and Survanta (beractant) in the prevention and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.Bloom TB. Pediatrics 2005;116:392-399. both trials halted after 32 month recruitment period based on poor enrollment
Mar 2001- Nov 2003
interest in CPAP
changes in clinical practice including reduction in postnatal steroid use & introduction of NO would make comparability difficult
data not to be interpreted as treatments under investigation were equivalent
27. A multicenter, randomized, masked, comparison trial of lucinactant, colfosceril palmitate, and beractant for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome among very preterm infants. Moya FR. Pediatrics. 2005 Apr;115(4):1018-29. 1294 infants 600-1250 grams, < 32 weeks were randomly assigned to receive Exosurf, Surfaxin or Survanta within 20-30 minutes after birth
lucinactant is more effective than colfosceril
significantly reduced incidence of RDS at 24 hours & BPD at 36 weeks
lucinactant significantly reduced RDS-related mortality at 14 days compared with both
lucinactant is effective therapeutic option for preterm infants at risk for RDS
28. A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of lucinactant versus poractant alfa among very premature infants at high risk for respiratory distress syndrome. Sinha SK. Pediatrics. 2005 Apr;11(4):1030-8. 252 infants born between 24-28 weeks, birth weights 600-1250 grams were randomly assigned to receive either surfactant within 30 minutes of life
similar in terms of efficacy and safety
29. Lucinactant: a novel synthetic surfactant for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. Donn SM. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2005 Mar;14(3):329-34. being investigated for other indications including meconium aspiration, treatment of BPD, acute RDS and asthma
novel aerosol formulation administered with NCPAP under development for treatment of respiratory insufficiency
non-animal origin makes it an attractive alternative to present animal-derived surfactants by eliminating risks of infection and immunogenicity
30. Comparison of clinical efficacy of Newfacten versus Surfacten for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn infants. Choi CW. J Korean Med Sci. 2005 Aug;20(4);591-7. Newfacten: bovine lung-derived, semi-synthetic surfactant; less expensive, domestic
Surfacten: Japanese modified bovine surfactant
492 infants with RDS, randomized
comparable in clinical efficacy in treatment of RDS
31. Prophylaxis of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome by intra-amniotic administration of pulmonary surfactant. Zhang JP. Chin Med J. 2004 Jan;17(1):120-4. to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intra-amniotic administration of pulmonary surfactant
15 women due for preterm delivery received intra-amniotic injection of pulmonary surfactant and delivered within several hours
significant reduction in proportion of NRDS and time in hospital
32. Surfactant use for neonatal lung injury: beyond respiratory distress syndrome. Finer NN. Paediatr Respi Rev. 2004;5 Suppl A:S289-97. evidence for surfactant use in disease processes other than RDS
meconium aspiration, group B strep pneumonia/sepsis, pulmonary hemorrhage, CDH, near-term infants with severe respiratory distress
33. Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN) delayed resorption of fetal lung fluid
risk factors:
elective C/S
prolonged labor with failure to progress
prolonged administration of hypotonic fluids
vaginal compression?
lung function tests showed increased liquid volume and decreased gaseous volume in infants not exposed to vaginal compression
C/S infants with same FRC but increased respiratory rate consistent with higher pulmonary water content
34. TTN: clinical presentation term or near term infants with respiratory distress in first few hours of life (grunting, flaring, retractions, mild cyanosis)
self-limited, lasts 12-72 hours
no risk of residual lung dysfunction
distinguish from cerebral hyperventilation: tachypneic, term infant with respiratory alkalosis due to irritation of respiratory drive center
35. TTN: radiograph prominent perihilar markings represent engorged periarterial lymphatics that clear alveolar fluid
patchy infiltrates
36. TTN: radiograph
37. Transient tachypnea of the newborn. An analysis of neonatal and obstetric risk factors. Rawlings JS. Am J Dis Chil. 1984 Sep;138(9):869-71. clinical data of 200 infants
higher incidence of male sex, macrosomia, longer labor intervals, failure to progress in infants with TTN
excessive maternal sedation, perinatal asphyxia and elective c/s delivery without preceding labor were not seen more frequently when TTN developed
38. Cesarean section, gestational age, and transient tachypnea of the newborn: timing is key. Riskin A. Am J Perinatol. 2005 Oct;22(7):377-82. to identify risk factors and characterize infants with TTN
67 newborns with TTN, > 35 weeks
lower GA, C/S delivery higher in TTN infants
scheduling elective C/S at GA >38 weeks may decrease frequency of TTN
39. Furosemide for transient tachypnea of the newborn. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(1):CD003064. to determine whether furosemide reduces duration of oxygen therapy and respiratory symptoms and shortens hospital stay in term infants with TTN
one trial was methodologically sound; 50 infants with TTN given oral furosemide 2mg/kg, then 1 mg/kg 12 hours later
no difference in tachypnea, severity of symptoms or hospital stay
question remains whether iv furosemide or maternal administration prior to delivery might shorten duration of illness
40. Maternal asthma and transient tachypnea of the newborn. Demissie K. Pediatrics. 1998 Jul;102(1pt1):84-90. to examine relationship between TTN & asthma complicating pregnancy
11,445 mother-infant dyads; 2289 coded with maternal asthma
maternal asthma is a risk factor for TTN especially among male, term infants
mechanism for this association is undetermined
41. Extrapulmonary causes of respiratory distress Neuromuscular
brain: asphyxia, drugs, hemorrhage, infection
nerves: phrenic nerve injury
Myasthenia gravis
Muscular dystrophies
Hematologic
anemia
polycythemia
Acid-base
metabolic acidosis Mechanical-restrictive
Airway obstruction
Rib cage
thoracic dystrophies
generalized bone disease
Diaphragm
phrenic nerve injury
congenital eventration
CDH
pleural effusion
abdominal distention
Cardiovascular
CHD
PPHN
42. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) unilateral diaphragmatic herniation with displacement of abdominal contents into thoracic cavity
failure of closure of pleuroperitoneal canal during 8th week of life
occurs ~1/2200 live births
80% involve left hemi-diaphragm, foramen of Bochdalek
right-sided hernias have been associated with group B strep pneumonia
ipsilateral lung with decreased airway & alveolar numbers, small pulmonary artery
contralateral lung with decreased alveolar number, increased muscularization of peripheral arteries??fixed & variable pulmonary hypertension
43. CDH: clinical presentation varying degrees of respiratory distress, cyanosis, scaphoid abdomen, mediastinal shift
16-22% with other congenital anomalies
44. CDH: radiograph
45. CDH: radiograph
46. CDH after repair, reduced number of bronchi & alveoli, persistently increased muscularity of pulmonary blood vessels for months
pulmonary hypoperfusion may persist for years
chronic pulmonary insufficiency may develop
late complications: recurrence of hernia, small bowel obstruction, GER, thoracolumbar scoliosis
survival:
infants with symptoms within 8 hours of life who reach a treatment center have 40-60% survival rate
47. Evidence-based management of infants with congenital diaphragamatic hernia. Moya FR. Semin Perinatol. 2005 Apr;29(2):112-7. limited evidence available suggests better outcomes are observed by delivering infants with CDH at experienced centers, by delaying surgical repair until hemodynamic and respiratory stability is achieved, and by the judicious use of non-aggressive mechanical ventilation and permissive hypercapnea
only 9 randomized trials over past 15 years enrolling 250 infants
use of ANS in pregnancies beyond 34 weeks to “mature” the lungs cannot be recommended at this time
no clear evidence for delayed (when stabilized) surgical repair as compared with immediate (within 24 hours)
because lack of clinical evidence, administration of surfactant not recommended
optimal mode of ventilation not clear; strategies to limit lung distention are associated with higher survival
usefulness of perfluocarbon-induced lung growth remains unclear
need to establish networks of centers that manage enough infants with CDH to conduct appropriately sized trials to answer critical questions about management and long-term outcomes
48. The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the management of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Khan AM. Semin Perinatol 2005 Apr;29(2):118-22. indication, type and timing of ECMO in relation to surgery for CDH continues to evolve
“failure to respond to medical therapy”
most infants with CDH can be treated with VV ECMO
pre-operative stabilization rather than postoperative rescue
difficult to prove benefit provided by ECMO support
some literature shows adverse outcomes among infants with CDH treated with ECMO
49. The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the management of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Khan AM. Semin Perinatol 2005 Apr;29(2):118-22. West, in press: significant pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac and neurological morbidity in infants with CDH
Stolar,1996: ECMO-treated infants without CDH, 89% cognitively normal vs 60% with CDH
McGahern,1997: 75% survival of ECMO-treated infants with CDH, 67% with neurologic compromise
although worsened neurologic outcomes may be associated with severity of illness, independent ECMO factors could not be ruled out
UK Collaborative ECMO Trial Group, 2004:
73 ECMO treated infants with CDH, 1991-2000
46 weaned off ECMO
42 survived to hospital discharge
27 survived > 1 year
7 were problem-free
Steven, 2002:duration of ECMO & number of complications have increased progressively
Need to redefine role of ECMO in CDH: better selection criteria
50. Birth weight and McGoon Index predict mortality in newborn infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Casaccia G. J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Jan;41(1):25-8. modified McGoon index calculated by ratio between diameters of pulmonary arteries and descending aorta has been used to determine mortality of CDH
low birth weight and low MGI has highest prediction of mortality
51. Prenatal prediction of survival in isolated left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Jani J. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan;27(1):18-22. significant predictors of survival were presence of intrathoracic herniation of liver and fetal lung area to head circumference
postnatal mortality is substantially higher if there is intrathoracic herniation of liver
measurement of LHR at 22-28 weeks gestation is useful in prediction of subsequent survival
52. Current consequences of prenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Deprest J. J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Feb;41(2):423-30. fetuses with isolated left-sided CDH, liver herniation, and lung-to-head ratio < 1 have a poor prognosis
percutaneous FETO (fetal endoluminal tracheal occlusion) is minimally invasive and may improve outcome in these selected cases
balloon insertion at 26-28 weeks
procedure carries risk for PPROM
patency of airway restored in either prenatal or perinatal period
53. Improvement of pulmonary hypoplasia associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia in utero by CFTR gene therapy. Larson JE. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2006 Feb 10 CDH may be ideal candidate for in utero gene therapy as disrupted fetal lung growth plays a significant role in disease outcome
in utero over expression of CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) during fetal development results in lung epithelial proliferation and differentiation
induced CDH in rats & found that in utero gene transfer efficiency depends on the stage of lung development
54. Neonatal thorascopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia: selection criteria for successful outcome. Yang EY. J Pediatr Surg. 2005 Sep;40(9):1369-75. neonatal thorascopic CDH repair is safe in selected patients who have good preoperative pulmonary function and anatomy amenable to primary diaphragmatic repair
stomach in abdomen, minimal ventilator support with PIP in low 20s, no evidence of pulmonary hypertension
55. Diaphragmatic Paralysis most commonly presents on right following birth trauma, especially if LGA or shoulder dystocia
due to stretched nerve roots of C3-5
75% with associated brachial plexus injury or Horner’s syndrome
may have fracture of clavicle or humerus
56. Diaphragmatic Paralysis radiograph: elevated hemi-diaphragm
fluoroscopy: paradoxical motion of hemi-diaphragm
recovery depends on degree of injury
avulsion being permanent
eventration secondary to muscle atrophy
treatment:
supportive, with expected resolution
surgical plication
complications: pneumonia
57. Incidence and treatment of diaphragmatic paralysis after cardiac surgery in children. Joho-Arreola AL. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005 Jan;27(1):53-7. phrenic nerve injury due to thoracic surgery is the most common cause of DP in children
incidence 5.4%
spontaneous recovery from postsurgical DP is rare
respiratory insufficiency requires diaphragmatic plication in most infants with DP
transthoracic plication is an effective treatment
58. Cervical Spine Transection injury to spinal cord occurs predominantly with breech deliveries or shoulder dystocia
complete paralysis below level of injury, usually C7
infants present depressed, with absent respiratory excursions, flaccid, immobile with absent DTRs
may have some withdrawal responses mediated by spinal reflex distal to site of injury
Diagnosis: MRI
59. Airway Obstruction Nose
choanal atresia
drugs: reserpine
infection: syphilis
iatrogenic: tubes, tape
Mouth/jaw
Pierre-Robin
enlarged tongue
cysts: thyroglossal, gingival
Larynx
laryngeal web/cleft
cord paralysis
laryngospasm
laryngomalacia
vocal cord paralysis Trachea/bronchi
tracheomalacia
tracheal stenosis, cyst
broncho-malacia/stenosis
lobar emphysema
Extrinsic
goiter
vascular rings
hemangioma
cystic hygroma
T-E fistula
mediastinal masses
60. Vascular Rings occur early in development of aortic arch & great vessels due to abnormal or incomplete regression of branchial arches 1-6
males = females
double aortic arch
symptoms due to compression of trachea & esophagus
close association with 22q11 deletions
MRI/CT defines anatomy
treat immediately if symptomatic
61. Vascular Rings
62. Choanal Atresia 1/5000-7000 live births
2/3 unilateral
female: male 2:1
right:left 2:1
90% osseous; 10% membranous
most cases occur sporadically
63. Choanal Atresia 20-50% associated with other anomalies
Apert, Treacher-Collins, Crouzon, Down
CHARGE:
abnormal embryogenesis of neuroectodermal cell lines
50-70% with heart defects, commonly conotruncal/aortic arch malformations
clinical overlap with DiGeorge syndrome
cyanosis relieved with crying as predominant nasal breathers for 4-6 weeks
diagnosis: CT
treatment: transendonasal perforation of atretic membrane or bone
64. Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia rare entity of respiratory distress & pleural effusion which may progress to fatal outcome despite intensive support
disordered growth of lymphatic ducts & obstruction of lymph flow in one or both lungs resulting in cystic lymphatic spaces
may be coexistent lymphedema, congenital cardiac malformations
males: females 2:1
associated with Noonan, Turner-Ullrich,& Down syndromes
radiograph: hyperinflation, diffuse granularity with prominent interstitial markings
65. Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) caused by failure of pulmonary mesenchyme to progress to normal bronchoalveolar development resulting in cystic replacement of pulmonary parenchyma
usually presents in infancy with respiratory distress
conservative therapy if asymptomatic
if do not resolve, resection to prevent infection and malignant transformation
66. Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM)
67. Congenital Lobar Emphysema disturbed growth in airway or alveolar number
partial intraluminal bronchial obstruction & distal hyperinflation may result from lack of bronchial cartilage
overdistention of one or more lobes
most commonly left upper lobe
symptoms commonly begin at 1-2 months
radiograph: hyperinflated lobe, mediastinal shift, compression of adjacent lung
increased incidence of congenital heart disease
conservative management if possible
68. Congenital Lobar Emphysema
69. Chylothorax/Hydrothorax related to traumatic injury of thoracic duct at delivery or congenital malformation of lymphatic system
typically unilateral
radiograph: large pleural effusion
diagnosis: thoracentesis reveals clear fluid rich in lymphocytes which changes to opalescent fluid with high protein & fat content after enteral feeds
usually recover after single or multiple thoracenteses, 4-6 weeks
chemical pleurodesis has been reported
if continuous drainage of chyle
severe malnutrition
lymphopenia & infections
if feeding enterally, use formula high in medium chain triglycerides
70. Octreotide in the treatment of congenital chylothorax. Rasiah SV. J Paediatr Child Health. 2004 Sep-Oct;40(9-10):585-8. cases unresponsive to conservative management usually require surgery
parenteral octreotide, somatostatin analogue, may reduce lymphatic drainage by its direct action on splanchnic flow