Abstract
We present a case of acute upper airway obstruction secondary to angio-oedema. The patient underwent emergency percutaneous tracheotomy. Other options available for emergency surgical airway are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Airway Obstruction / etiology*
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Angioedema / chemically induced
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Angioedema / complications
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Angioedema / diagnosis*
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Aspirin / adverse effects
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Emergency Treatment*
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Male
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Tracheostomy / instrumentation
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Tracheostomy / methods*