Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane.

Rice, Brenda L; Culver, Daniel A; Santacruz, Jose Fernando; Lazar, Catherine A; McCarthy, Kevin; Gildea, Thomas R · Ann Thorac Surg · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present 2 patients who had upper airway obstruction develop secondary to a fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane after short-term endotracheal intubations. Early recognition and removal of the pseudomembrane resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. We discuss the characteristic presentation of symptoms, diagnosis, and management.

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