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Thionyl-chloride-induced lung injury and bronchiolitis obliterans.

Abstract
Thionyl-chloride (TCl) is used in the manufacture of lithium batteries, producing SO2 and HCl fumes on contact with water. We report two cases of accidental TCl exposure resulting in lung injury that may vary from a relatively mild and reversible interstitial lung disease to a severe form of bronchiolitis obliterans causing, after a latent period, an acute/chronic respiratory failure as well as other complications (spontaneous pneumothorax and bronchopleural fistula), previously unreported in TCl fume inhalation.
AuthorsS Konichezky, A Schattner, T Ezri, P Bokenboim, D Geva
JournalChest (Chest) Vol. 104 Issue 3 Pg. 971-3 (Sep 1993) ISSN: 0012-3692 [Print] United States
PMID8365329 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Sulfur Oxides
  • thionyl chloride
Topics
  • Accidents, Occupational
  • Adult
  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans (chemically induced, diagnostic imaging)
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases (chemically induced, diagnostic imaging)
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Sulfur Oxides (adverse effects)
  • Vital Capacity

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