The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences
-
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci · Apr 2002
Case ReportsUnusual complication of internal jugular vein cannulation.
Internal jugular cannulation is a common procedure in the hospitals. We report a rare complication where the guide wire was pushed into the internal jugular vein without threading the catheter through. Complications due to central venous cannulation are also discussed.
-
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci · Jan 2002
Case ReportsCongenital diaphragmatic hernia: delayed presentation with asymptomatic spleenic herniation.
Patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) usually present in the immediate neonatal period with respiratory distress. Presentation beyond the neonatal period has, however, been reported. ⋯ This study highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion, relevance of thorough clinical examination and non-invasive diagnostic modalities along with an uncommon occurrence of asymptomatic spleenic herniation at such a later age. Spleenic herniation is rare outside neonatal period.
-
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci · Jan 2002
Case ReportsVocal cord dysfunction presenting as refractory asthma.
Vocal cord dysfunction is a rare variety of upper airway obstruction characterized by typical laryngoscopic features and may mimic an acute asthma attack. The case presented in this report pertains to a 15-year-old girl who had repeated acute episodes of dyspnoea and wheezing and remained non-responsive to corticosteroids and inhaled bronchodilators requiring endotracheal intubations for adequate control. Laryngoscopic findings were consistent with vocal cord dysfunction. She was treated with a tracheostomy and psychological support.
-
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci · Jan 2002
Case ReportsPneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema during radiotherapy in primary cavitating bronchogenic carcinoma.
An extremely rare case of cavitating large cell carcinoma lung is reported in a middle aged man who developed pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema on thirteenth day of his tele cobalt radiotherapy to chest. Possible mechanisms of such complications during radiotherapy are also discussed.