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RMJ. 2016; 41(1): 128-131 Bilateral tension pneumothorax during augmentation mammoplastyMyoung Jin Ko, Young Gyun Choi, Yong Han Kim, Sang Eun Lee, Eunsu Kang, Hyun-Seong Lee, Jae-Wook Jung. Abstract | | | | A 40-year-old female patient underwent augmentation mammoplasty under general anesthesia. An abrupt elevation of airway pressure and significant hypotension were developed during the operation. We identified bilateral tension pneumothorax and emergent chest tubes were inserted therefore. The patient improved after the placement of two chest tubes, which were removed without further problem 8 days postoperative.
Key words: Tension pneumothorax, mammoplasty, general anesthesia
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