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Temporary positive expiratory pressure (TPEP) as an alternative approach in the treatment of persistent atelectasis in a patient with Steinert disease: a case report.

Abstract

We describe the clinical case of a patient affected by Steinert disease with persistent dyspnea complicated by a complete obstructive atelectasis of left lower lung lobe. The atelectasis has been successfully treated using the TPEP machine, with resolution of radiological pattern and improvement of the symptoms.

Coppola A, Annunziata A, Sciarrillo E, Musella S, Fiorentino G. Temporary positive expiratory pressure (TPEP) as an alternative approach in the treatment of persistent atelectasis in a patient with Steinert disease: a case report. Acta Myol. 2022 Mar 31;41(1):48-51. doi: 10.36185/2532-1900-069. PMID: 35465340; PMCID: PMC9004332.

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