Giant pulmonary bulla causing respiratory compromise in a very low-birthweight infant

Abstract

Acquired cystic lung disease in premature infants is a serious respiratory complication, and pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) has been widely reported. We report a rare case of giant pulmonary bulla in an infant treated with bullectomy where chest computed tomography was useful in directing treatment.

Keywords: acquired cystic lung disease; giant pulmonary bulla; pulmonary interstitial emphysema; very low‐birthweight infant.