Whole Lung Lavage of Nine Children with Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: Experience in a Tertiary Lung Center
PCPB was established through the RFA and RFV in a 5 year old boy and an acceptable level of oxygenation was preserved during thirteen lavage cycles. Because of recurrence of the disease in 6 months, the second WLL was done using PCPB following cannulation of the right carotid artery (RCA) and the right internal jugular vein (RIJV). Postprocedure oxygenation markedly improved and the patient was discharged one week later. He did not return for further visit any more.