Abstract
IMPLICATIONS: 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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1189-91, table of contents |
Journal | Anesthesia and Analgesia |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2002 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Aortic Valve
- Bronchi
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- High-Frequency Jet Ventilation
- Humans
- Lung
- Male
- Mitral Valve
- Oxygen Consumption
- Pulmonary Atelectasis
- Pulmonary Gas Exchange
- Radiography
- Reoperation
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Stents
- Case Reports
- Journal Article