| Aerophagia and anesthesia: an unusual cause of ventilatory insufficiency in a neonate. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16176321 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe a healthy neonate with abdominal distention, inadequate ventilation, and delayed extubation during anesthesia for minor surgery. Following rectal decompression and successful extubation, extreme abdominal distention recurred postoperatively after ingestion of clear fluids. We elicited a history of frequent and excessive flatus from the parents, and abdominal radiography revealed distended loops of small bowel with small lung volumes suggestive of aerophagia. The differential diagnosis of aerophagia is reviewed, the anesthetic implications discussed, and relevant literature pertaining to this condition summarized. |
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Authors:
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Kirk Lalwani |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Paediatric anaesthesia Volume: 15 ISSN: 1155-5645 ISO Abbreviation: Paediatr Anaesth Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-09-22 Completed Date: 2005-12-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9206575 Medline TA: Paediatr Anaesth Country: France |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 897-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA. lalwanik@ohsu.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aerophagy
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complications*,
diagnosis,
radiography Anesthesia, General / adverse effects* Flatulence / etiology* Humans Infant, Newborn Lower Body Negative Pressure Male Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology* |
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