Main stem bronchial occlusion in a neonate.
In recent years it has become evident that partial obstruction of bronchi can be acquired postnatally secondary to mechanical trauma caused during prolonged endotracheal intubation. In the presented case, a complete obstruction of the right main stem bronchus developed during the neonatal period despite a relatively short time of intubation. The etiological background is discussed.
D001980:Bronchi / Q000473:pathology; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000209:etiology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors