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  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Surgical Complications

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  • A healthy 18-month-old male underwent elective surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia under general anesthesia.
  • Preanesthetic evaluation revealed recent recovery from acute bronchitis, with a normal respiratory examination.

Observation:

  • Post-operatively, the patient developed hypoxia and absent breath sounds on the left chest after laryngeal mask removal.
  • Chest X-ray showed complete atelectasis of the left lung; thoracic ultrasonography excluded pleural effusion.

Findings:

  • Bronchoscopy revealed hazelnut fragments obstructing the left bronchial tree.
  • Foreign body removal led to rapid recovery of hemodynamic and respiratory parameters.

Implications:

  • Dislodged foreign bodies, potentially from mechanical ventilation, can cause significant respiratory compromise in pediatric patients.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering foreign body aspiration in post-operative respiratory distress, even with a history of recent illness.