Plastic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae

Plastic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae

Key message Plastic bronchitis is characterized by sputum obstructing the bronchus and causing atelectasis. Bronchoscopic removal of the clogged bronchial cast is typically performed, but small‐diameter bronchoscopes with narrow suction ports cannot achieve adequate suction. Suction using a bronchos...

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Main Authors: Kei Yamasaki, Toshiki Morimoto, Kohei Hashimoto, Sadanobu Yamaguchi, Masaru Kawamura, Kazuki Nemoto, Takako Kawaguchi, Takashi Tachiwada, Kazuhiro Yatera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-12-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
Subjects:
atelectasis
bronchoscopy
chest radiography
Haemophilus influenzae
plastic bronchitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1248

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