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

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...

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Main Authors: Shu-Wing Ku, Tak-Ching Yu, Kam-Wai Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/805479
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-69b91601df2e4b60b6f83c0a73e505a42025-08-20T03:34:06ZengWileyCanadian Respiratory Journal1198-22412011-01-01186e82e8510.1155/2011/805479Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter PlacementShu-Wing Ku0Tak-Ching Yu1Kam-Wai Chan2Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong KongDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong KongDepartment of Radiology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong KongPneumatoceles 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/805479
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Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement
Canadian Respiratory Journal
title Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement
title_full Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement
title_fullStr Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement
title_full_unstemmed Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement
title_short Decompression of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles in a Child Using Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Catheter Placement
title_sort decompression of multiple tension pneumatoceles in a child using computed tomography guided percutaneous catheter placement
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