Chua R N, Engle W A, Brown J W, Yoder M C
Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
J Pediatr Surg. 1992 Jan;27(1):98-100. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(92)90117-p.
A case is presented of acquired obliterative mainstem bronchial obstruction with total ipsilateral lung atelectasis and contralateral lung hyperexpansion. The condition failed to improve after a suitable trial of positive airway pressure and medical management. Penetration of the obstructing lesion bia bronchotomy and a distal retrograde approach successfully opened the airway and the patient has been symptom-free for more than 9 months. This unique approach may be useful in other selected patients with similar acquired lesions.