Reexpansion pulmonary edema following a posttraumatic pneumothorax: a case report and review of the literature

World Journal of Emergency Surgery

卷:6

关键词: reexpansion pulmonary edema;    acute pulmonary failure;    posttraumatic pneumothorax;    chest tube;   

DOI  :  10.1186/1749-7922-6-32

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract

The reexpansion pulmonary edema is a rare, but life threatening complication of a pneumothorax. Early recognition and a fast symptom orientated therapy are necessary for a good outcome. Several cases after non traumatic pneumothoraces are reported. We describe a patient who presented with a post-traumatic right pneumothorax. After the insertion of a chest tube he developed a reexpansion pulmonary edema, which had to be treated by an intubation.

Additionally, a review of the literature regarding case reports of reexpansion pulmonary edema is presented.

【 授权许可】

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