Flexible bronchoscopy and mechanical ventilation in managing Mounier-Kuhn syndrome: a case report

Kaya A., ÇİLEDAĞ A., Atasoy C., KARNAK D.

SAO PAULO MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.136, no.3, pp.266-269, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 136 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/1516-3180.2016.0336270117
  • Journal Name: SAO PAULO MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.266-269
  • Keywords: Bronchoscopy, Respiration, artificial, Optical fibers, Tracheobronchomegaly, Positive-pressure respiration
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

CONTEXT: Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a rare congenital condition with distinct dilatation and diverticulation of the tracheal wall. The symptoms may vary and the treatment usually consists of support.