Acute pulmonary oedema complicating adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnoea.

Abstract:

:Acute pulmonary oedema can sometimes complicate adenotonsillectomy carried out for obstructive sleep apnoea. Early recognition and adequate oxygenation are the key to management. We report such a case; the pathophysiology and management of this rare complication of a common procedure are discussed.

journal_name

Int J Clin Pract

authors

Motamed M,Djazaeri B,Marks R

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1999-04-01 00:00:00

pages

230-1

issue

3

eissn

1368-5031

issn

1742-1241

journal_volume

53

pub_type

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