title: Acute pulmonary oedema complicating adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnoea.
abstract: Acute pulmonary oedema can sometimes complicate adenotonsillectomy carried out for obstructive sleep apnoea. Early recognition and adequate oxygenation are the key to management. We report such a case; the pathophysiology and management of this rare complication of a common procedure are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Motamed
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Djazaeri
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marks
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*