Figure 2
From: Long-term follow-up and treatment of congenital alveolar proteinosis
Long term clinical course and treatments. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), height, weight for height (WfH) expressed as the current weight of the child as a percentage of the normal weight for a given height, capillary CO2 pressure, and carcino embryonic antigen, CEA in serum (Figure. 2 A). For nutrition a percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) and later a jejunostoma were implemented. Whole lung lavages (WLL) were performed as indicated; at age 5 years four consecutive lavages were done with perfluorocarbon (PFC BAL). Further abbreviations: ARDS: acute respiratory distress syndrome, LLL: left lower lobe, NIV: non invasive nasal-mask ventilation, PIV: Parainfluenza virus (Figure. 2 B).