[Clinical analysis of pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax during the removal of brochial foreign bodies].
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax during the removal of bronchial foreign bodies in children.


METHODS
We analyzed the clinical data of 10 cases of pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax during the removal of bronchial foreign bodies in children.


RESULTS
Two patients died and the other 8 were cured.


CONCLUSIONS
Pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax is mainly caused by the intrapulmonary hyper-pressure and fracture of pulmonary bubbles. The prognosis of pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax is closely related to such factors as correct and punctual diagnosis and quick removal of the airway obstruction.
Tang
Yao-yun
YY
Department of Otolaryngology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Xiao
Jian-yun
JY
Zhao
Su-ping
SP
Liu
Ji-wei
JW
Tian
Xiang-e
XE
Xu
Jing
J
D001980:Bronchi; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*