Respiratory insufficiency and dynamic hyperinflation after rigid bronchoscopy in a patient with relapsing polychondritis -a case report-

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is an uncommon disease that is characterized by inflammation and destruction of cartilaginous structures. When tracheobronchial tree is involved, respiratory obstructive symptoms can occur. A 35-year-old man, with a previous diagnosis of RP, was scheduled for rigid bron...

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Main Authors: Hyun-Joo Ahn, Jie Ae Kim, Mikyung Yang, Eun Kyung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2013-12-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-65-569.pdf