Tension pneumothorax during flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in a newborn.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A newborn undergoing flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy before repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula developed a life-threatening tension pneumothorax. The mechanisms of this complication are discussed and recommendations are made for preventing this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchoscopy
- Pneumothorax
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula