Neonatal Chest Imaging

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Abstract

Pulmonary disease is one of the most common and significant causes of morbidity in neonates. This chapter will describe the common spectrum of diseases of the neonatal chest. The main disease entities include hyaline membrane disease, meconium aspiration syndrome, transient tachypnea of the newborn, neonatal pneumonia, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. A discussion of air-leak phenomena and radiographic evaluation of the lines, tubes, and catheters is also included.

Keywords

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Peripherally Insert Central Catheter Ureaplasma Urealyticum Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Hyaline Membrane Disease 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of RadiologySeoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of MedicineSeoulKorea

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