Re-expansion Pulmonary Oedema

  • G N Mahajan Chest Hospital, Calicut
  • E Sangeetha Chest Hospital, Calicut
  • C P Rauf Chest Hospital, Calicut
Keywords: Re-expansion pulmonary edema

Abstract

Re-expansion pulmonary oedema is a rare entity, reported incidence being 0.9 % after drainage of pneumothorax or pleural effusion. Though easily recognizable clinically and radiologically, and not difficult to treat, the mortality may occur even in previously healthy young individual. Here we are reporting a case of re-expansion pulmonary oedema which we recently came across and treated successfully.

Author Biographies

G N Mahajan, Chest Hospital, Calicut

DNB Resident, Department of Respiratory Medicine

E Sangeetha, Chest Hospital, Calicut

Junior Consultant, Department of Respiratory Medicine

C P Rauf, Chest Hospital, Calicut

Chief, Department of Respiratory Medicine

Published
2008-09-30
How to Cite
Mahajan, G., Sangeetha, E., & Rauf, C. (2008). Re-expansion Pulmonary Oedema. Kerala Medical Journal, 1(1), 28-29. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2008.v1i1.96
Section
Case Series / Case Report