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Transient unilateral hyperlucent lung due to mucus plugs.

C T Bolliger1, A P Perruchoud

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland.

Intensive Care Medicine
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A patient with a tracheostomy experienced a collapsed left lung due to a mucus plug. Fiberbronchoscopy successfully removed the obstruction, restoring normal lung function and appearance.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Tracheostomy is a procedure to create an airway, sometimes leading to complications.
  • Airway obstruction can cause significant respiratory distress and ventilation issues.

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old patient with a tracheostomy presented with acute onset of unilateral hyperlucent lung and absent breath sounds.
  • Imaging revealed a distinct opacity suggesting an airway blockage in the left lower lobe.

Findings:

  • Fiberbronchoscopy identified and successfully retrieved a large tracheobronchial cast and a separate mucus plug from the left lower lobe bronchus.
  • Post-intervention, the patient's lung ventilation normalized, and radiological scans showed resolution of the hyperlucency.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tracheobronchial casts and mucus plugs in patients with tracheostomy presenting with acute respiratory symptoms.
  • Prompt diagnosis and endoscopic intervention can effectively manage such airway obstructions, preventing serious complications.
  • Fiberbronchoscopy is a crucial tool for diagnosing and treating endobronchial lesions in critically ill patients.

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