[An Unexpected Complication: Contralateral Tension Pneumothorax following Transbronchial Forceps Biopsy]

Pneumologie. 2022 Sep;76(9):622-625. doi: 10.1055/a-1775-5693. Epub 2022 Apr 11.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Ipsilateral pneumothoraces are a common complication after transbronchial forceps biopsy. In this case report, a contralateral tension pneumothorax and a pneumoperitoneum occurred following transbronchial forceps biopsy in addition to an ipsilateral pneumothorax.

Der ipsilaterale Pneumothorax nach transbronchialer Zangenbiopsie ist keine außergewöhnliche Komplikation. In dem hier dargestellten Fall kam es nach zunächst komplikationsloser transbronchialer Zangenbiopsie neben einem ipsilateralen Pneumothorax zu einem kontralateralen Spannungspneumothorax und einem Pneumoperitoneum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy* / adverse effects
  • Bronchoscopy* / adverse effects
  • Bronchoscopy* / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Pneumothorax* / etiology
  • Surgical Instruments