Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children: Clinical profile, etiology and outcome

Objective To describe clinical profile, etiology and outcome in children with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Methods A chart review of children diagnosed with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, attending pediatric chest clinic of tertiary care hospital. Results The underlying cause was identified in 51 (63.8%) out of 80 children (mean age, 9.6 y). Common causes were post-infectious in 19 (23.8%), suspected primary ciliary dyskinesia in 12 (15%), and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in 6 (7.5%). One or more complications were observed in 76 (95%) patients; 14 (17.5%) children required surgery and 5 (11.1%) children died. Conclusions Common causes of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis are post infectious and primary ciliary dyskinesia. There is a need to create awareness about early diagnosis of bronchiectasis as it is often delayed..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2015

Erschienen:

2015

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:52

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Indian Pediatrics - 52(2015), 1 vom: Jan., Seite 35-37

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kumar, Ajay [VerfasserIn]
Lodha, Rakesh [VerfasserIn]
Kumar, Prawin [VerfasserIn]
Kabra, S. K. [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Chronic cough
Pneumonia
Suppurative lung disease

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© Indian Academy of Pediatrics 2015

doi:

10.1007/s13312-015-0563-8

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SPR031287255