Neonatal lung abscess: resection using one-lung anesthesia.
Three neonates with lung abscess unresponsive to antibiotic therapy underwent successful resection of infected lobes with the aid of one-lung anesthesia. This was accomplished by selective endobronchial intubation of the opposite lung and obstruction of the ipsilateral main bronchus with a Fogarty balloon-tipped catheter. This valuable technique provides protection against tracheobronchial spillage of purulent material and results in the rapid recovery of these seriously ill neonates.
D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007440:Intubation; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography