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Bougie-Assisted Chest Tube
Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD

Bougie-Assisted Chest Tube

Indications

  • Obesity
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema
  • Anticipated difficult placement

Benefits

  • Possible faster time to definitive chest tube placement
  • Helps ensure proper posterior / superior positioning
  • Minimizes number of violations of the parietal pleura
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B Pod Case Reports: 22 Year Old with Difficulty Swallowing
Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD

B Pod Case Reports: 22 Year Old with Difficulty Swallowing

Chief Complaint

Difficulty Swallowing

History of Present Illness

The patient is a 22 year old female with no significant past medical history who presents to the ED with a chief complaint of dysphagia.  The patient first noticed difficulty swallowing solid foods 2 weeks ago. She states that she felt like food was getting caught in her throat.  Initially she only had difficulty swallowing solid foods and was able to eat soft foods and liquids.  However, she reports that over the course of two weeks her condition gradually worsened to the point where she could no longer tolerate fluids. She states that she has pain in the back of her throat when she attempts to swallow.

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