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Postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans in children: the S outh A merican contribution
Author(s) -
CastroRodriguez Jose A.,
Giubergia Veronica,
Fischer Gilberto B.,
Castaños Claudio,
Sarria Edgar E.,
Gonzalez Ramiro,
Mattiello Rita,
VegaBriceño Luis E.,
Murtagh Patricia
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.12689
Subject(s) - bronchiolitis obliterans , medicine , bronchiolitis , intensive care medicine , multidisciplinary approach , immunology , lung , pediatrics , lung transplantation , virus , social science , sociology
Postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans ( PIBO ) is an infrequent chronic lung that causes irreversible obstruction and, or, obliteration of the smaller airways. This review particularly focuses on more than 30 studies from S outh A merica. Conclusion The initial PIBO event occurs in the early years of life and is strongly associated with adenovirus infection and the need for mechanical ventilator support. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary strategy. Multicentre studies are needed to determine progression, optimal management and long‐term follow‐up.