Unilateral reexpansion pulmonary edema after tube thoracostomy: A case report
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
We report a case of unilateral reexpansion pulmonary edema (RPE) in a patient of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax of 2 days’ duration developed after tube thoracostomy. RPE is an unusual but life-threatening complication. It may result in variable degree of hypoxemia and hypotension. Prognosis depends on early diagnosis and prompt management.
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Amitesh Gupta, Parul Mrigpuri
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