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Re-expansion pulmonary edema after pleurocan catheterization: a case report

The European research journal, 2018-07, Vol.4 (3), p.245-247 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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Re-expansion pulmonary edema after pleurocan catheterization: a case report
Author: MUNGAN, İbrahim ; CANKAR DAL, Hayriye ; TATLISULUOĞLU ADEMOĞLU, Derya ; TEZCAN, Büşra ; TURAN, Sema
Subjects: Edema
Is Part Of: The European research journal, 2018-07, Vol.4 (3), p.245-247
Description: Re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare but potentially hazardous complication following evacuation of the pleural region. Symptomatic RPE occurs in less than 1% of patients after pleural drainage. Early diagnosis and treatment determines the progression of the disease and it is life-saving. The present case describes a 68-year-old man who developed RPE with the ipsilateral collapsed lung 6 hours after pleural drainage of a non-malignant effusion. He was intubated and 6 hours after aggressive treatment with mechanical ventilation support oxygenation was improved and the patient's blood gas analysis recovered. Over the course of his 12-day hospitalization, he was extubated and oxygen support was slowly weaned down. Mortality rate of RPE in severe cases is approximately 20%, therefore preventive interventions gain importance. In spite of the rare incidence of RPE, being aware of this potential condition can allow for early and proper management.
Publisher: Bursa: The Association of Health Research & Strategy
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 2149-3189
EISSN: 2149-3189
DOI: 10.18621/eurj.373351
Source: AUTh Library subscriptions: ProQuest Central

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