A light emitting diode in a child's airway
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Abstract
A case of unusual foreign body aspiration in a child was managed recently. The mainstay in treatment is urgent extraction of the aspirated foreign body via a bronchoscope under general anaesthesia. A thoracotomy may sometimes be required when endoscopic retrieval fails, as illustrated by this case. She had an increased hospital stay of 16 days, was ventilated for 8 days and her most serious complication was septic shock from which she recovered.
Keywords
Foreign body aspiration, children
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC)
Volume
7
Issue
2
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
Additional Information
DH
COinS