Biomedical subjects

C F Kittle

Publications and source records attributed to C F Kittle.

At least 55 records · Page 3Linked to original sources

PubMed1978

Bronchial atresia.

Bronchial atresia is a rare congenital anomaly usually producing an extrahilar mass and associated distal hyperinflation on chest roentogenogram. Bronchography reveals nonfilling of the atretic bronchus and displacement of neighboring normal bronchi. Characteristically, the patient is young and asymptomatic but has an abnormal chest roentgenogram. The only physical finding may be decreased breath sounds over the affected parenchyma. Treatment is surgical excision to prevent recurrent or persistent infection and encroachment on normal tissues by the hyperinflated lung. A case report and a review of 34 patients are presented.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1976

Pulmonary venoocclusive disease.

Pulmonary venoocclusive disease has been established as a definite clinical entity characterized by congestive cardiac failure with pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic interstitial pulmonary edema, and normal wedge pressure on cardiac catheterization. This disease was diagnosed and confirmed in a patient during life. A review of the 32 patients reported earlier has been done in an attempt to fine possible etiological agents. Early recognition and treatment with anticoagulants, methylprednisolone, aspirin, and dipyridamole may improve the prognosis.

Adult↗

PubMed1975

The surgical implication of broncholithiasis.

A calcified hilar or mediastinal lymph node can compress or erode the tracheobronchial tree and cause a variety of problems, including the "spitting of stones," hemoptysis, pneumonia, atelectasis, and bronchoesophageal fistula. From 1955 to 1975, 43 patients were evaluated for broncholithiasis. Nonsurgical management was carried out in 10 patients, whereas the remaining 33 underwent thoracotomy for the pathological process. Five patients had bronchoesophageal fistula as a result of the broncholith. Segmentectomy was the surgical resective procedure most commonly used. Conservation of pulmonary tissue is recommended when dealing with this problem. Surgical complications were minimal and no deaths occurred. The surgeon must be versatile in his technical approach and be prepared to carry out bronchoplastic procedures when indicated. A clinical awareness of the symptomatology of broncholithiasis leads the examiner to carry out the appropriate diagnostic studies of laminagraphy, bronchoscopy, bronchography, and esophagography. Early diagnosis and treatment will prevent the severe complications that can occur from continued observation.

Adult↗

PubMed1974