Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric problem that can have a delayed presentation, as presented herein. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present a rare case of a 67-year-old man with chronic cough as a consequence of focal bronchomalacia caused by persistent extrinsic compression of the left lower lobe bronchus by the descending aorta and the left lower lobe branch of the pulmonary [scholars.northwestern.edu]

It seems logical and timely that the clinical aspects should now be presented. [books.google.de]

Repeat workup revealed normal airway patency with relaxed breathing, however near complete airway collapse with mild forced exhalation or cough. [ispub.com]

The gold standard for diagnosis is flexible bronchoscopy; however, because patients present with nonspecific symptoms ranging from cough to complete airway obstruction, imaging is often obtained as part of the initial workup. 18 The CT appearance of papillomatosis [appliedradiology.com]

In recent years, airway stenting has become a popular treatment for these cases. We achieved success with endobronchial stenting in a two-month-old infant with bronchial compression caused by a dilated pulmonary artery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Multidisciplinary contributions on medical treatment, radiation oncology, and surgery and anesthesia are included. Highlights include new material on minimally invasive procedures and thoroughly updated diagnostic and treatment information. [books.google.com]

Issues in Prostate Cancer Survivors 1859 Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Lung Cancer Survivors 1871 Cancer Survivorship Issues in Colorectal Cancer 1891 Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Transplant Survivors 1902 Second Malignancies After Radiation Treatment [books.google.de]

The treatment options to alleviate the airway obstruction are discussed. Case report A 2,5 month-old boy diagnosed of TOF and APVS was intubated because of respiratuary failure and was referred to our clinic for treatment. [oatext.com]

Furman RH, Backer CL, Dunham ME, Donaldson J, Mavroudis C, Holinger LD (1999) The use of balloon-expandable metallic stents in the treatment of pediatric tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia. [link.springer.com]

[…] bronchial stump(s) often become(s) plugged with mucus and can give a finger-in-glove appearance distal lung parenchyma supplied by the atretic segment can be hyperlucent due to oligemia and air trapping with air entering through pores of Kohn Treatment and prognosis [radiopaedia.org]

This review describes the pathophysiology and epidemiology of EDAC, then distinguishes EDAC from TBM and describes its precipitating factors, clinical presentation, also in addition to covering its potential treatments and prognosis. [shortnessofbreath.it]

They are generally small, do not metastasize to regional lymph nodes, and are associated with an excellent prognosis, with surgical resection resulting in a cure in most cases. [appliedradiology.com]

Thyroid cancer and masses can lead to CAO either by local invasion or by extrinsic compression effect on the major airways. [1] Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer with an extremely poor prognosis. [lungindia.com]

Surgical correction was discussed with the patient but not performed secondary to the patient’s poor prognosis and functional status. [ispub.com]

Epidemiology Definition : collapse of aerated lung Etymology: Greek roots ateles and ektasis incomplete expansion Etiology Obstructive Atelectasis (Due to Airway Obstruction) (see Obstructive Lung Disease, [[Obstructive Lung Disease]]) Tracheobronchial [mdnxs.com]

The most common etiology is COPD. [appliedradiology.com]

Origin (etiology) describes the underlying mechanism responsible for the abnormality: idiopathic or secondary to other disorders. [shortnessofbreath.it]

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 029 India Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.201297 Abstract Central airway obstruction (CAO) can result from various benign and malignant etiologies [lungindia.com]

Atelectasis etiologies were infectious, structural, neurological, post-surgical, congenital defects of the airways and congenital heart disease with compression of bronchi. [aetna.com]

Epidemiology Definition : collapse of aerated lung Etymology: Greek roots ateles and ektasis incomplete expansion Etiology Obstructive Atelectasis (Due to Airway Obstruction) (see Obstructive Lung Disease, [[Obstructive Lung Disease]]) Tracheobronchial [mdnxs.com]

Epidemiology The lack of standardization in the diagnosis of EDAC and its non-distinction from TBM in the past is an obstacle in defining the epidemiology of this disease. [shortnessofbreath.it]

Epidemiology Approximately 80,000 cases of malignant airway obstruction are treated annually in the United States. Cases of CAO occur in 20% to 30% of lung cancer patients. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

In this article the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, radiographic findings and management is discussed. The majority of patients with small joint osteoarthritis respond well to non surgical treatments. [edoc.co.za]

Pathophysiology of an AVSD. RA right atrium; RV right ventricle; LA left atrium; LV left ventricle. [cmej.org.za]

Pulmonary Physiology and Pathophysiology: An Integrated, Case-based Approach. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 73–. ISBN 978-0-7817-6701-9. [en.wikipedia.org]

It is often mentioned, incidentally and interchangeably, with tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), but it is pathophysiologically and morphologically distinct from TBM. [shortnessofbreath.it]

Given the unique pathophysiology of CF resulting in the abnormal composition of CF secretions, evidence of the effectiveness of high-frequency chest wall compression devices in CF can not be extrapolated to other pulmonary conditions. [aetna.com]

To prevent the other 17 patients from suffering this serious complication, we adopted a thorough preparation strategy: 13 patients underwent safe simultaneous bronchoscopy and cardiac catheterisation; in the remaining 4 patients CT-angiography enabled [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thus, to prevent the other 17 patients from this serious complication, we shifted to a thorough preparation strategy: in 13 patients consistent impact assessment was safely performed by simultaneous bronchoscopy and cardiac catheterization. [thieme-connect.com]

The surfactant has phospholipid dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine, which prevents lung collapse by reducing the surface tension of the alveoli. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The goals of the operation are to; 1- prevent of infection in the abnormal area of lung within the CPAM, 2- expand of the CPAM, which will compress normal lung tissue, and 3- prevent the CPAM from possibly becoming concerns in the future. [childrensnational.org]

Aug 2011;140(2):418-24 [ MEDLINE ] Prevention of atelectasis in morbidly obese patients during general anesthesia and paralysis: a computerized tomography study. Anesthesiology. [mdnxs.com]