AI Article Synopsis
- Re-expansion pulmonary edema is a rare but serious complication that can occur after draining a spontaneous pneumothorax, especially when it affects both lungs.
- A case study is presented involving a middle-aged patient who experienced syncope and had a completely collapsed lung; treatment through chest tube drainage led to worsening condition.
- The report discusses the underlying mechanisms and risk factors associated with re-expansion pulmonary edema and offers suggestions for treatment and preventive strategies.
Article Abstract
Re-expansion pulmonary edema after chest tube drainage of spontaneous pneumothorax is a very rare complication, even more when it is bilateral. We report the case of a middle age patient presenting to our emergency department for syncope without shortness of breath. A chest X-ray showed a complete pneumothorax, but the treatment worsened the patient condition. The drainage leaded to a re-expansion pulmonary edema. We discuss the mechanism and predictors of this entity and suggest treatment including preventive measures.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8565686 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.22551/2020.26.0701.10166 | DOI Listing |
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