Airway fire injury during rigid bronchoscopy in a patient with a silicon stent -A case report-
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Therapeutic bronchoscopy is widely employed as an effective first-line treatment for patients with central airway obstructions. Airway fires during rigid bronchoscopy are rare, but can have potentially devastating consequences. Pulmonologist and anesthesiologist undertaking this type of procedure should be aware of this serious problem and be familiar with measures to avoid this possibly fatal complication. We report the case of a 24-year-old patient with a silicone stent who experienced an electrocautery-induced airway fire during rigid bronchoscopy.
Source: Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Authors: Ji-Young Lee, Chan Beom Park, Eun-Jeong Cho, Chang Jae Kim, Jun Seuk Chea, Byung Ho Lee, Jin-Ook Kim, Mee Young Chung
Institution: Catholic University of Korea
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2170664481