Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Rigid bronchoscopy is an effective tool for the management of pediatric airway foreign bodies. However, it is not exempt from complications that can be fatal, such as pneumothorax. CASE PRESENTATION: A 20-month-old child was admitted to our department after inhaling a foreign body (peanut). Immediately after removal of this foreign body, the child presented with a pre-arrest state with right auscultatory silence. Pneumothorax was suspected and aspirated, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed. After 3 days in the intensive care unit (ICU), the child was discharged. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Inhalation of foreign bodies is frequent during the first 3 years of life. Its management relies on rigid bronchoscopy. However, this procedure is not devoid of risks, which can be fatal. CONCLUSION: Our case illustrates a rare complication of rigid bronchoscopy in pediatric population and highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and management.