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Foreign body removal by a lung-sparing bronchotomy
Henri De Lesquen1, Michael Cardinale2, Marie Bergez3
1Thoracic surgery and oesophagus diseases Hôpital Nord, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille Aix-Marseille University Marseille, France.
This tutorial details a lung-sparing surgery to remove an aspirated foreign body using transthoracic bronchotomy. This conservative approach successfully removed a pushpin, avoiding lung resection and potential airway complications.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pulmonology
- Medical Procedures
Background:
- Foreign body aspiration can lead to serious airway complications.
- Endoscopic removal is the first-line treatment but may cause injury or stenosis.
- Transthoracic bronchotomy is a less common but effective alternative.
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