Novel Multidisciplinary Management of a Retropharyngeal Hematoma With Pulmonary Stenting
Recommended Citation
Cox ST, Zimmerman E, Collins D, Richmond NL, and Simoff M. Novel multidisciplinary management of a retropharyngeal hematoma with pulmonary stenting J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2016; 23(3):239-241.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2016
Publication Title
J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol
Abstract
Retropharyngeal hematomas (RHs) represents a rare airway obstruction that requires timely intervention to avoid a fatal outcome. Further complicating this malady, RHs of massive proportions can complicate the decision of management selection. After comprehensive literature search, there has been no mention of pulmonary stenting as an intervention for RH. The following case presentation will demonstrate the importance of multidisciplinary management of a 60-year-old presenting with a RH causing airway obstruction, with the use of a novel approach. Airway stenting is a novel, conservative approach for successfully managing patients presenting with massive RH.
Medical Subject Headings
Airway Obstruction; Bronchoscopy; Disease Management; Hematoma; Humans; Laryngoscopy; Male; Middle Aged; Pharyngeal Diseases; Stents; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome
PubMed ID
26544077
Volume
23
Issue
3
First Page
239
Last Page
241
