Severe Atelectasis due to Aspirated Valproic Acid Tablet

A 60-year-old man treated with valproic acid (VPA) for epilepsy developed atelectasis and respiratory failure after an accidentally aspirated VPA tablet-induced mucus hypersecretion. Following bronchoscopic removal of the aspirated tablet, his respiratory status improved and massive sputum productio...

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Main Authors: Tomomi Tanigaki, Takunori Ogawa, Sakika Nomura, Koki Ito, Yuhei Kurata, Akira Matsukida, Morio Ishihara, Aihide Yoshino, Akihiko Kawana, Yoshifumi Kimizuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/6650141
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