Unilateral Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema After Tube Thoracostomy: A Case Report
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2018-03
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Atharva Scientific Publications
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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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Gupta Amitesh, Mrigpuri Parul. Unilateral Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema After Tube Thoracostomy: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Case Reports. 2018 Mar; 4(2): 92-94