Korean J Anesthesiol.
2011 Aug;61(2):166-168. 10.4097/kjae.2011.61.2.166.
Pleural effusion after microtia reconstructive surgery: A case report
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. yourejoice@korea.ac.kr
- 2Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 1766714
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2011.61.2.166
Abstract
- Microtia reconstructive surgery is usually a multi-stage repair procedure that involves the use of cartilage and skin grafts. Complications can arise at both ear reconstruction sites and cartilage donor sites. In particular, pneumothorax, atelectasis, chest scars, and chest deformities are known to be associated with the harvesting of costal cartilage. However, delayed pleural effusion can also develop. Our patient complained of a cough and chest pain at 5 days postoperatively, and pleural effusion was detected by chest radiography. However, thoracentesis was not performed and the effusion resolved spontaneously and completely.
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