The lungs consist of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Emphysema damages the alveoli and destroys lung tissue. Bullous emphysema (BE) refers to damaged alveoli that distend to form large air spaces, ...

Background and aims: Acquired bullous emphysema occurs in preterm infants as a sequela of BPD or of a mechanical valve gear mechanism. The characteristics is generalized air trapping or uneven ...

Although prevalence estimates are not available, unilateral hyperlucent lung is not an uncommon radiologic finding.1 Abnormalities of the thoracic wall and soft tissue are the most common causes.

Bullous emphysema, seen most frequently in smokers, is characterized by damage to the alveolar walls, causing the formation of large air spaces. Subscribe today to access over 6,000 peer-reviewed ...