Obstructive Fibrinous Tracheal Pseudomembrane Presented with Atelectasis
Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) is a rare condition usually associated with endotracheal intubation. Airway obstruction caused by OFTP may occur after endotracheal tube extubation and can lead to severe respiratory distress. It is a rare but potentially fatal complication. In th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2014-29-2-110.pdf |
| Summary: | Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) is a rare condition usually associated with endotracheal intubation. Airway obstruction caused by OFTP may occur after endotracheal tube extubation and can lead to severe respiratory distress. It is a rare but potentially fatal complication. In this report, we present a case of OFTP presented with atelectasis that caused dyspnea after extubation and was successfully treated by mechanical removal using a rigid bronchoscope. |
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| ISSN: | 2383-4870 |