Complications of the Fogarty catheter technique for removal of endobronchial foreign bodies.
Extraction of endobronchial foreign bodies using the Fogarty catheter has been widely accepted. An unsuccessful application of this technique complicated by pneumothorax and catheter tip separation is presented. Avoidance of complications resulting from forceful instrumentation is emphasized.
Treen
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Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121.
Falterman
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Arensman
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D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013908:Thoracotomy