High-frequency percussive ventilation during surgical bronchial repair in a patient with one lung.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the case of a patient that had undergone a left pneumonectomy during which a double-lumen tube was used and an undetected right bronchial laceration occurred. After diagnosis the patient underwent a second operation to repair the tear. The role of high-frequency percussive ventilation in enabling adequate gas exchange during the bronchial repair is described and discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchi
- High-Frequency Ventilation
- Pneumonectomy