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The lobes most commonly affected are the left upper and the right middle lobes. The classical sign of respiratory distress is mainly found within the first two months of life. In 14 infants the diagnosis was confirmed by microscopic examination, 13 were treated by surgery and 4 infants, who had associated serious malformations or complications, died. In most cases hypoplastic bronchial cartilage of the concerned bronchi was seen, in some cases a stenosis of the lobar bronchi. It is of great importance to establish the diagnosis as soon as possible. The lobectomy is recommended if the respiratory or cardial failure is worsening despite artificial ventilation.
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