Korean J Anesthesiol.
1977 Jun;10(1):9-13.
Atelectasis Oecurring as a Pulmonary Complication after Goneral Anesthesia
- Affiliations
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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.