1. These are the findings–48 hours after the event–of the middle lobe bronchus of a 19-year-old male, a paint thinner addict, who attempted suicide by igniting inhaled paint thinner. At the bifurcation, blackening can be seen as well as whitish necrosis and edematous swelling. The widening of the bifurcation due to swelling is characteristic of the initial period following severe airway burns. (Reproduced, with permission, from Oho K, Amemiya R. Practical Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy. Igaku-Shoin, 1980.)
Source: Pulmonary Disorders, Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2018
Citation: Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Rabow MW. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2018; 2017 Available at: Accessed: November 05, 2017
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