Anaesthetic Management of a Case of Congenital Lobar Emphysema in a Neonate: A Case Report

Abstract

Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a congenital anomaly of the lower respiratory tract characterized by over inflation of alveoli of the one or more lobes of the lung. CLE is potentially reversible, though possibly life threatening cause of respiratory distress in the neonate. We are presenting a 2 week old baby who presented with sudden onset of respiratory distress related to CLE affecting the upper lobe of left lung. Lobectomy was performed under general anesthesia with one lung ventilation. The anesthetic challenges and management of this case are discussed here.