Obstructive Fibrinous Tracheal Pseudomembrane Presented with Atelectasis

Abstract

Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) is a rare condition usually associated with endotracheal intubation. Airway obstruction caused by OFTP may occur after endotracheal tube extubation and can lead to severe respiratory distress. It is a rare but potentially fatal complication. In this report, we present a case of OFTP presented with atelectasis that caused dyspnea after extubation and was successfully treated by mechanical removal using a rigid bronchoscope.

Keywords

• airway obstruction
• bronchoscopy
• intubation
• pulmonary atelectasis