Successful removal of an intractable mucoid impaction in the bronchus using a Fogarty catheter with flexible bronchoscopy

Rigid bronchoscopy is commonly used as the standard method to diagnosis and remove obstructive material from the tracheobronchial tree. However, a rigid bronchoscope has limitations when removing a foreign body with surface properties that make it difficult to grasp. We experienced a case that invol...

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Main Authors: Eun Kyung Choi, Shiback Lee, Deokhee Lee, Sang-Jin Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2018;volume=12;issue=1;spage=121;epage=124;aulast=Choi