Bronchial stenting and high-frequency percussive ventilation treatment of descending aortic aneurysm-induced atelectasis of the left lung.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This case report shows that atelectasis of the left lung-induced by extrinsic compression of the left main bronchus by an aortic aneurysm and persisting despite aggressive conservative treatment-may be effectively treated by bronchial stenting and high-frequency percussive ventilation.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Bronchi
- High-Frequency Jet Ventilation
- Lung
- Pulmonary Atelectasis
- Stents