Treatment of atelectasis with selective bronchial suctioning. Use of a curved-tipped catheter with a guide mark.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We applied our technique of selective bronchial suctioning (SBS) for the treatment of atelectasis (AT) of middle and lower lobes; nine patients with refractory ATs were successfully treated. We considered that SBS using a curve-tipped catheter with a guide mark (CTCGM) is the technique of choice for the treatment of refractory AT when conventional respiratory therapy is not effective and a bronchoscopist is not available.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization
- Pulmonary Atelectasis
- Suction