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Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema due to foreign body aspiration

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Pahade ,
K. M. J. Green  and
J. P. de Carpentier
A. Pahade*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, UK.
K. M. J. Green
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, UK.
J. P. de Carpentier
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr A. Pahade, 24 Castle Hill Road, Bury, Lancs BL9 7RN.
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Abstract

A patient who developed non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema secondary to acute airway obstruction caused by an aspirated foreign body is presented. The literature is reviewed, discussing the theories regarding the formation of non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. The case highlights the importance of this rare complication of foreign body aspiration and surgeons and anaesthetists should be alert to continued respiratory symptoms following relief of acute airway obstruction.

Keywords

Pulmonary oedemaForeign bodiesAspiration

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 12 , December 1999 , pp. 1119 - 1121
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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