Necrotizing pneumonia-a rare but complex complication in bronchiectasis patients.

Pneumonia occurs commonly in bronchiectasis patients with exacerbation, though necrotizing pneumonia remains rare. This report presents two cases of bronchiectasis complicated by necrotizing pneumonia. The first case involves a 39-year-old female with bronchiectasis due to primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Re-expansion pulmonary edema and atelectasis due to mucus plug following chest tube placement for pneumothorax.

Re-expansion pulmonary edema (REPE) and mucus plug-induced atelectasis are potential complications that clinicians should be aware of following chest tube placement for pneumothorax.