Korean J Anesthesiol.  1973 Jun;6(1):5-7.

Pneumothorax During General Anesthesia - A Case Report-

• Cho CD

Abstract

A case of sudden respiratory distress due to pneumothorax which occurred during simple total hysterectomy under endotracheal nitrous oxide-oxygen-succinylcloline I. V. drip anesthesia has been presented. The pneumothorax was evidenced by chest X-ray, and was believed due to distension and rupture of alveoli associated with positive pressure ventilation. Immediate insertion of an intercostal water-seal drainage and administration of oxgen resulted in uneventful recovery. Literatures have been reviewed, and the importance of pressure-time relationship of ventilation in potential hazards of pneumothorax stressed.

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Anesthesia, General*
Drainage
Hysterectomy
Pneumothorax*
Positive-Pressure Respiration
Rupture
Thorax
Ventilation