Although mucus is a normal product of the tracheobronchial tree, some diseases of the
respiratory tract are characterized by unusually thick (inspissated) forms of mucus that …

Rationale: Plastic bronchitis is a condition characterized by expectoration of branching
bronchial casts. Although the mechanism of cast formation in adults with plastic bronchitis …

Conclusions The information available regarding PB is still sparse, hence future research is
necessary for further understanding of the disease. Due to its numerous presentations and …

Background Plastic bronchitis is an uncommon but severe respiratory disease characterized
by formation of casts in tracheobronchial tree. It can lead to airway obstruction and even …

Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare respiratory condition which can result in severe respiratory
complications such as respiratory failure and death. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is a …

Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a pathologic condition in which airway casts develop in the
tracheobronchial tree causing airway obstruction. There is no standard treatment strategy for …

Background Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare disease characterized by formation of bronchial
casts. It is usually associated with congenital heart disease, sickle cell disease, lymphoma …

BACKGROUND: We discuss 4 cases of plastic bronchitis (PB) after Fontan procedure
observed at our Institution, with the aim to identify an effective treatment and possible factors …

Purpose To distinguish CT patterns of lymphatic and nonlymphatic causes of plastic
bronchitis (PB) through comparison with lymphatic imaging. Materials and Methods In this …

Sulfur mustard (SM) inhalation causes the rare but life-threatening disorder of plastic
bronchitis, characterized by bronchial cast formation, resulting in severe airway obstruction …