Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2023; 11(8): 1830-1836
Published online Mar 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1830
Continuous positive airway pressure for treating hypoxemia due to pulmonary vein injury: A case report
Chao Zhou, Shan Song, Jian-Feng Fu, Xue-Lian Zhao, Hua-Qin Liu, Huan-Shuang Pei, Hong-Bo Guo
Chao Zhou, Jian-Feng Fu, Xue-Lian Zhao, Hua-Qin Liu, Huan-Shuang Pei, Hong-Bo Guo, Department of Anesthesiology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050001, Hebei Province, China
Shan Song, Department of Respiratory, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou C and Guo HB wrote the manuscript; Song S finished the literature review; Zhao XL, Liu HQ provided revision suggestions; Pei HS contributed to the redaction of this manuscript and proof reading; Fu JF contributed to manuscript finalizing.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Feng Fu, MS, Chief Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 12 Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang 050011, Hebei Province, China. fffjf2008@sohu.com
Received: December 15, 2022
Peer-review started: December 15, 2022
First decision: January 17, 2023
Revised: February 25, 2023
Accepted: February 22, 2023
Article in press: February 22, 2023
Published online: March 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Although hypoxemia caused by pulmonary vein injury is a rare complication, it is life-threatening. We report such a rare case, successfully managed by continuous positive airway pressure using a bronchial blocker. We hope that this case report helps other specialists to promptly manage similar incidents and avoid treatment delays and death.