Abstract
A child presented with features of bacterial tracheitis with complete response to therapy. He presented with a recurrence one week later. A foreign body in the tracheal wall was diagnosed and removed by bronchoscopy. Tracheal intubation for airway management and tracheal toileting are not enough in bacterial tracheitis; bronchoscopy should be considered to diagnose any underlying cause.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 409-411 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Airway obstruction
- Bacterial infections
- Foreign body
- Tracheitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health