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| Open Access | UNVEILING REEXPANSION PULMONARY EDEMA IN AN ELDERLY MALE WITH SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX: A CASE STUDY
Manoj Mohapatra , Department Of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaAbstract
This case study unravels the occurrence of reexpansion pulmonary edema in an elderly male following tube thoracostomy for spontaneous pneumothorax. Reexpansion pulmonary edema is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication associated with rapid lung reexpansion after thoracic interventions. The study delves into the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies in this specific case, shedding light on the complexities surrounding reexpansion pulmonary edema.
Keywords
Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema, Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Tube Thoracostomy
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