[Tension pneumothorax after intercostal blockade].
A case story describing tension pneumothorax after intercostal local anaesthetic blockade is presented. This complication has not been reported earlier. The importance of recommending that the patient subjected to intercostal blockade should contact a physician if symptoms of pneumothorax occur is emphasized. Hereby the risk of tension pneumothorax--a rare but potentially lethal complication--is reduced.
Bjerre
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Sønderborg Sygehus, røntgenafdelingen.
D000328:Adult; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography