Rupture of the pulmonary alveoli during general anesthesia.
The rupture of pulmonary alveoli during the induction of general anesthesia is a significant complication of general anesthesia that has been seldom reported in our literature. This article documents this occurrence in a patient scheduled for elective orthognathic surgery. The diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D011312:Pressure; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture