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Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
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(12): 441-443, 2006.
Artigo
em Chinês
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| ID: wpr-813676
RESUMO
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.@*CONCLUSION@#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.