Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement | Zendy

Shu-Wing Ku | Zendy; Tak-Ching Yu | Zendy; K. L. A. Chan | Zendy

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Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement

Author(s) -

Shu-Wing Ku,

Tak-Ching Yu,

K. L. A. Chan

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

canadian respiratory journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.675

H-Index - 53

eISSN - 1916-7245

pISSN - 1198-2241

DOI - 10.1155/2011/805479

Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , surgery , decompression , computed tomography , catheter , radiology

Pneumatoceles can develop as a complication of pneumonia. Air accumulation inside pneumatoceles can produce a pressure effect on surrounding structures. A 15-month-old girl who developed multiple tension pneumatoceles secondary to infection caused by pneumococcus is reported. The patient experienced severe cardiorespiratory compromise that was unresponsive to conservative treatment with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. The condition was successfully treated with computed tomography-guided percutaneous catheter placement using a pigtail catheter for decompression. A stepwise approach was adopted for removal of the catheter.

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