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Bilateral re-expansion pulmonary oedema-when the cure is worse than the disease
Joint Authors
Lynch R. M.
McCague Y.
Seedhoo R.
Source
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2016), pp.29-35, 7 p.
Publisher
Omdurman Islamic University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2016-03-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Re-expansion pulmonary oedema is a potentially fatal consequence of rapid reexpansion of a lung, which has been collapsed due to a pleural effusion or a pneumothorax.
Case Report: We report a very unusual case in which the patient initially developed ipsilateral followed by contralateral pulmonary oedema following rapid drainage of a massive pleural effusion.
The patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly and on the third day following admission, her condition proved fatal.
In addition a literature review is presented.
Conclusion: It is essential that doctors appreciate the importance of gradual re-expansion of a lung, which has been collapsed for a few days or longer and take appropriate precautions in order to minimize the likelihood of developing re-expansion pulmonary oedema.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lynch R. M.& McCague Y.& Seedhoo R.. 2016. Bilateral re-expansion pulmonary oedema-when the cure is worse than the disease. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences،Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.29-35.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-688794
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lynch R. M.…[et al.]. Bilateral re-expansion pulmonary oedema-when the cure is worse than the disease. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 11, no. 1 (Mar. 2016), pp.29-35.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-688794
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lynch R. M.& McCague Y.& Seedhoo R.. Bilateral re-expansion pulmonary oedema-when the cure is worse than the disease. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2016. Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.29-35.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-688794
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 34-35
Record ID
BIM-688794