Pyopneumothorax Following Kerosene Poisoning

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Chemical pneumonitis, kerosene poisoning, pyopneumothorax

Abstract

Kerosene poisoning is a common poisoning in India especially in childhood, and clinical spectrum can range from meager chemical pneumonitis to grave complications such as hypoxia, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and emphysema. Pyopneumothorax that may require aggressive management in the form of thoracotomy has not been reported in literature. We hereby report a 22"‘year young female who had developed series of respiratory complications including pyopneumothorax following ingestion of kerosene with suicidal intent and was treated successfully.

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2018-04-25

How to Cite

Chand Chaudhary, S., Kumar Sawlani, K., Yathish, B. E., Singh, A., Kumar, S., & Parihar, A. (2018). Pyopneumothorax Following Kerosene Poisoning. Toxicology International, 21(1), 112–114. Retrieved from http://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/toxi/article/view/20990
Received 2018-04-25
Accepted 2018-04-25
Published 2018-04-25

 

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