Perioperative bronchospasm during rigid bronchoscopy in an infant with ventricular septal defect: A case report
Abstract
Foreign body aspiration is a frequent pediatric emergency requiring urgent airway intervention. Rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia is the gold standard for management. However, it may be complicated by perioperative bronchospasm, particularly in infants with airway inflammation and hyperactivity. We report an 11-month-old infant with a small ventricular septal defect (VSD) who developed severe bronchospasm and acute desaturation during rigid bronchoscopy for foreign body removal, successfully managed with prompt airway control and multimodal bronchodilator therapy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Foreign Body Medical Cases
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Tracheal and airway disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Medical Anesthesiology
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 01–02
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026