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- Title
Decompression of multiple tension pneumatoceles in a child using computed tomography-guided percutaneous catheter placement.
- Authors
Ku, Shu-Wing; Yu, Tak-Ching; Chan, Kam-Wai
- Abstract
Pneumatoceles can develop as a complication of pneumonia. Air accumulation inside pneumatoceles can produce a pressure effect on surrounding structures. A 15-month-old girl who developed multiple tension pneumatoceles secondary to infection caused by pneumococcus is reported. The patient experienced severe cardiorespiratory compromise that was unresponsive to conservative treatment with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. The condition was successfully treated with computed tomography-guided percutaneous catheter placement using a pigtail catheter for decompression. A stepwise approach was adopted for removal of the catheter.
- Publication
Canadian respiratory journal, 2011, Vol 18, Issue 6, pe82
- ISSN
1916-7245
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2011/805479