Tuberculosis-induced tracheobronchial stenosis during pregnancy

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2012 Jul;19(3):211-5. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0b013e31825c3249.

Abstract

Central airway stenosis is extremely rare in pregnancy and could lead to respiratory and cardiovascular embarrassment, especially at the time of delivery. Initially, patients may not show obvious signs of respiratory difficulty. Early recognition of the disease and anticipatory management of a complicated delivery are very important. We present a pregnant patient with tuberculosis-induced severe tracheobronchial stenosis and discuss the management challenges of her delivery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchial Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Diseases / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Perinatal Care / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / complications*