| The air apparent: A rare complication during flexible bronchoscopy. | |
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PMID: 21446082 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Flexible bronchoscopy is a common and safe outpatient procedure, with complications arising in less than 1% of cases. The case presented herein details the occurrence of pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, pneumoperitoneum, interstitial lung emphysema and subcutaneous emphysema during flexible bronchoscopy. Although these complications have been reported individually in various circumstances, they have not been reported concomitantly in this setting. Recovery was rapid and complete, requiring only supplemental oxygen and monitoring. After a literature and chart review, the authors postulate that the complications were not a direct result of bronchoscopy but rather the simple act of placing an oxygen delivery cannula in a patient with possible prior trauma to the site. |
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George E Abraham; Brian H Sumrall; Mark R Bowling |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 341 ISSN: 1538-2990 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 243-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, 39216-4505, USA. geabraham@medicine.umsmed.edu |
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