[Congenital lobar hyperinflation: conservative management as an alternative therapy]

Abstract

Congenital lobar emphysema used to be treated surgically. Congenital lobar hyperinflation is the currently recommended term, as it involves pathologically healthy lung tissue, which is why conservative management may be an option. Four cases of diagnosed congenital lobar hyperinflation are presented in which conservative treatment was chosen due to their clinical stability. Their outcome has been satisfactory with progressively normal radiology.

Keywords: Bronchopulmonary abnormalities; Emphysema; Enfisema; Malformaciones broncopulmonares; Tratamiento; Treatment.