Tension pneumothorax during flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in a newborn.

Iannoli, Ellen D; Litman, Ronald S · Anesth Analg · 2002

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.

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