Membranous obstructive Candida tracheitis as a complication of endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy

J Anesth. 2010 Apr;24(2):287-9. doi: 10.1007/s00540-009-0854-0. Epub 2010 Jan 19.

Abstract

This report describes a rare case of acute life-threatening stridor that was due to membranous obstructive Candida tracheitis, and this condition occurred after long-term endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy. An obstructive membrane was found 2 cm above the carina by bronchofiberscopy. The removal of the membrane resulted in the complete relief of the airway obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology*
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Candidiasis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
  • Tracheitis / microbiology*
  • Tracheitis / surgery
  • Tracheostomy / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome