IP Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Science

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Deepa Shivnani*, E V Raman, Suhail Gaur


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Tension Pneumothorax -Challenge of foreign body removal during Rigid Bronchoscopy in children


Case Report

Author Details : Deepa Shivnani*, E V Raman, Suhail Gaur

Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 63-66

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijoas.2020.014



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Abstract

Rigid bronchoscopy for foreign body removal from lungs can cause life threatening complications like
tension pneumothorax. A timely diagnosis and active management can prevent devastating events. A two
years old child who developed tension pneumothorax after rigid bronchoscopy for foreign body removal
was survived successfully because of multidisciplinary active management.

Keywords: Rigid Bronchoscopy, Foreign Body Removal, Pediatric foreign body, Tension Pneumothorax.


How to cite : Shivnani D, Raman E V, Gaur S, Tension Pneumothorax -Challenge of foreign body removal during Rigid Bronchoscopy in children. J Otorhinolaryngol Allied Sci 2020;3(2):63-66

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