Aspiration of a speaking valve.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20132013 Jul 16.
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| ID: mdl-23861275
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a relatively common and serious condition that can result in a spectrum of presentations ranging from incidental to acutely life-threatening. Described here is a case of aspiration of a tracheo-oesophageal speaking valve through a permanent tracheostomy that went unnoticed for a number of years, and an overview of the technique used for its removal. A 70-year-old ex-heavy smoker with a permanent tracheo-oesophageal fistula presented with a relatively recent history of increasing shortness of breath, sputum purulence and haemoptysis. Further investigation with a CT scan and bronchoscopy revealed the presence of a foreign body within his right lower lobe bronchus which was later removed by advancing a flexible bronchoscope over a rigid one.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Bronquios
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Migración de Cuerpo Extraño
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Aspiración Respiratoria
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Malta
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido