Publications by authors named "Oscar Gabriel Felipe-Diego"
Medicina (Kaunas)
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- A foreign body in the airway can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention, as illustrated by a case involving a 12-year-old boy who choked and subsequently experienced severe respiratory distress.
- Chest X-rays indicated serious complications including hyperinflation, pneumothorax, and subcutaneous emphysema, prompting further investigation.
- A flexible bronchoscopy revealed an inorganic object lodged in the airway, necessitating a tracheostomy for safe removal, highlighting that while bronchoscopy is the preferred treatment for foreign body aspiration, its application in children can be debated.
