Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2012 Apr;19(2):129-31. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0b013e31824f525f.

Abstract

Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane is a rare but potentially fatal complication associated with endotracheal intubation. Little is known about the mechanisms that play a role in the development of tracheal pseudomembrane, but it requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent its major consequences. In this report, we present a case of obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane, which developed a day after extubation in a patient who was intubated for 2 days. Therapeutic bronchoscopy was highly successful in removing the lesion and improving the clinical course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Airway Extubation / adverse effects*
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology*
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
  • Respiratory Sounds / etiology
  • Tracheal Diseases / etiology*