Abstract |
This report describes a rare case of acute life-threatening stridor that was due to membranous obstructive Candida tracheitis, and this condition occurred after long-term endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy. An obstructive membrane was found 2 cm above the carina by bronchofiberscopy. The removal of the membrane resulted in the complete relief of the airway obstruction.
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Authors | Dong-Ok Kim, Jun Young Chung, Jun-Seong Son, Myung-Chun Kim, Keon-Sik Kim, Jong-Man Kang |
Journal | Journal of anesthesia
(J Anesth)
Vol. 24
Issue 2
Pg. 287-9
(Apr 2010)
ISSN: 1438-8359 [Electronic] Japan |
PMID | 20084407
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Airway Obstruction
(etiology, surgery)
- Bronchoscopy
- Candidiasis
- Female
- Humans
- Intubation, Intratracheal
(adverse effects)
- Tracheitis
(microbiology, surgery)
- Tracheostomy
(adverse effects)
- Treatment Outcome
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