Plastic bronchitis: a case report

Authors :: Sabina DiCindio
Steven P. Cook
Andrew T. Costarino
Robert C. O’Reilly
Mary C. Theroux
Source :: Pediatric Anesthesia. 14:520-523
Publication Year :: 2004
Publisher :: Wiley, 2004.
Abstract: We report a case of perioperative management of a toddler with plastic bronchitis complicated by tracheal obstruction. We discuss our management of this case as well as the diverse group of patients who may present with this disease. We also reviewed the literature regarding medical management of cast bronchitis.