Endobronchial drainage of undiagnosed lung abscess during chest physical therapy. A case report.
Bronchial drainage, positive-pressure lung inflation, chest-wall percussion, and suctioning were performed in a patient with postoperative atelectasis, lung infection, and respiratory failure. A previously undiagnosed posterior lung abscess subsequently drained into the bronchial tree, causing dissemination of the infection and a severe deterioration of pulmonary function. Dissemination of pulmonary infection from a lung abscess is a possible complication that should be considered when prescribing and administering chest physical therapy.
Räsänen
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Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1228.
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D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011187:Posture; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects