Bronchoscopic Management of Airway Obstruction in Pediatric Endobronchial Tuberculosis. Issue 4 (2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wong, Jeff SW; Ng, Calvin SH; Lee, Tak Wai; Yim, Anthony PC
• Is Part Of: Canadian respiratory journal. Volume 13:Issue 4(2006)
• Page Start: 219
• Page End: 221
• Publication Date: 2006
• Subjects: Airway obstruction -- Bronchial stenosis -- Bronchoscopic dilation -- Bronchoscopic stenting -- Endobronchial tuberculosis -- Tuberculosis; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Canada -- Periodicals; Respiration; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Canada; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2006/278680
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1198-2241

Abstract

Abstract : The present report describes a case of severe airway obstruction caused by endobronchial tuberculosis in an 11-year-old girl who was successfully treated by bronchoscopic balloon dilation. This case illustrates the insidious presentation and the increasingly important role of bronchoscopic intervention in the management of endobronchial tuberculosis. In addition, a brief literature review of the condition in the pediatric age group is included.