Analysis of the Causes for Misdiagnosis and Therapeutic Errors of Tracheobranchial Foreign Bodies
- VernacularTitle:139例气管、支气管异物诊断分析
- Author:
Guobao SONG
;
Xinmin ZHOU
;
Jinfu YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Trachea;
Bronchi;
Foreign bodies;
Misdiagnosis;
Therapeutic error
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the causes of misdiagnosis and therapeutic errors of tracheobronchial foreign bodies.Methods 139 cases of tracheobronchial foreign bodies hospitalized in our department during 5 years were reviewed. Retrospective analysis was performed, on statistics of case history, clinical manifestation, location of foreign bodies, the time of initial diagnosis and the time for definite diagnosis.Results 89 cases (64 03%) were misdiagnosed, and were given inappropriate treatments. The main causes include ignored or vague history of foreign body inhalation, the atypical or complex clinical manifestations, and underestimation of the importance of bronchoscopy.Conclusion We should pay more attention to history of foreign body ,bronchoscopy examination action in diagnosis and treatment and more aware of the various manifestations of tracheobronchial foreign bodies,these could contribute to decrease the misdiagnosis and therapeutic errors.
