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What is the definition of Congenital Lobar Emphysema?
Congenital lobar emphysema is a rare respiratory disorder in which air can enter the lungs but cannot escape, causing overinflation (hyperinflation) of the lobes of the lung. It is most often detected in newborns or young infants, but some cases do not become apparent until adulthood. Signs and symptoms may include difficulty breathing and respiratory distress in infancy, an enlarged chest, compressed lung tissue, cyanosis, and underdevelopment of the cartilage that supports the bronchial tube (bronchial hypoplasia). This disorder may be severe enough to cause associated heart problems (15% of cases) or so mild as to never become apparent. Some cases may be caused by autosomal dominant inheritance while others occur for no apparent reason (sporadic).
What are the alternative names for Congenital Lobar Emphysema?
  • Congenital lobar emphysema
  • CLE
  • Emphysema, congenital lobar
Who are the top Congenital Lobar Emphysema Local Doctors?
Dr. William Middlesworth
Pediatric Surgery
Dr. William Middlesworth
Pediatric Surgery

Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

622 W 168th St, 
New York, NY 
 (17.7 mi)
212-305-9876
Languages Spoken:
English
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William Middlesworth is a Pediatric Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Middlesworth and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Congenital Lobar Emphysema, and Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Dr. Gudrun Aspelund
Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Gudrun Aspelund
Pediatric Surgery
3959 Broadway, Chn 2, 
New York, NY 
 (17.8 mi)
212-342-8585
Languages Spoken:
English

Gudrun Aspelund is a Pediatric Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Aspelund and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Lobar Emphysema, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Steven Stylianos
Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
Dr. Steven Stylianos
Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
3959 Broadway, Chn 2, 
New York, NY 
 (17.8 mi)
212-342-8586
Languages Spoken:
English, Greek, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients

Steven Stylianos is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Stylianos and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Lobar Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Appendicitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stylianos is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center