Korean J Anesthesiol.  1977 Jun;10(1):9-13.

Atelectasis Oecurring as a Pulmonary Complication after Goneral Anesthesia

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  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, National Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

After simple clcsure of duodenal ulcer perforation under general anesthesia on a 34 year old male patient, atelectasis developed, Oo the 2nd postoperative day, dyspnea suddenly developed and atelectasis was confirmed by chest X-ray. Tracheostom,y was performed, and I.P.P.B. and suction were continued for a few days. The patient was discharged without further event.


MeSH Terms

Adult
Anesthesia*
Anesthesia, General
Duodenal Ulcer
Dyspnea
Humans
Male
Pulmonary Atelectasis*
Suction
Thorax
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