Re-expansion pulmonary oedema following removal of intrathoracic haematoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Acute ipsilateral pulmonary oedema is a well documented complication of the treatment of lung collapse secondary to pneumothorax, pleural effusion and atelectasis. We present a case of bilateral re-expansion pulmonary oedema following removal of an intrathoracic haematoma. High protein concentration of the oedema fluid suggests increased pulmonary vascular permeability as a cause of this pulmonary oedema.
Medical subject headings
- Hematoma
- Hemothorax
- Pulmonary Atelectasis
- Pulmonary Edema