Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8617287 | International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Flexible bronchoscopy, therapeutic bronchoscopy and other procedures requiring anesthesia are generally avoided in pregnancy and postponed until after delivery if possible. We report a case of a parturient with an abnormal chest radiograph and mild obstructive symptoms of unknown etiology. At bronchoscopy, a tumor associated with post-obstructive suppuration was found and excised using electrocautery snare and cryotherapy, for restoration of airway patency. Coordination between pulmonary, obstetric, anesthesia, neonatology and thoracic surgery services was essential in ensuring success and the safety of the mother and fetus.
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Authors
K. Falce, E. Guy, D. Hyman, T. Hotze, D. Lazarus, V. Bandi, J. Parchem, C. Davidson, U. Munnur,