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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2021; 9(32): 9935-9941
Published online Nov 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.9935
Published online Nov 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.9935
Adult with mass burnt lime aspiration: A case report and literature review
Xin-Yu Li, Hai-Jia Hou, Bing Dai, Wei Tan, Hong-Wen Zhao, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Li XY, Hou HJ, Dai B, Tan W and Zhao HW designed the research study; Li XY and Hou HJ analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Jia Hou, MM, Doctor, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China. houhaijia880823@126.com
Received: July 19, 2021
Peer-review started: July 19, 2021
First decision: August 19, 2021
Revised: August 28, 2021
Accepted: September 8, 2021
Article in press: September 8, 2021
Published online: November 16, 2021
Peer-review started: July 19, 2021
First decision: August 19, 2021
Revised: August 28, 2021
Accepted: September 8, 2021
Article in press: September 8, 2021
Published online: November 16, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Aspiration of lime is seldom reported, especially in adults, and most cases involve small amounts of hydrated lime. We report an adult with a large amount of burnt lime aspiration. Because of delay in clearance of the inhaled lime in the airway, he suffered severe complications. Bronchoscopy was immediately carried out to clear the lime by mechanical methods such as clamping, washing and freezing. The treatment target was to release airway obstruction. After removal of most of the lime, the condition improved rapidly, and follow-up showed good recovery.