@article{article_373351, title={Re-expansion pulmonary edema after pleurocan catheterization: a case report}, journal={The European Research Journal}, volume={4}, pages={245–247}, year={2018}, DOI={10.18621/eurj.373351}, author={Mungan, İbrahim and Cankar Dal, Hayriye and Tatlısuluoğlu Ademoğlu, Derya and Tezcan, Büşra and Turan, Sema}, keywords={Re-expansion pulmonary edema,pleural catheter,intensive care}, abstract={<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:200%;"> <span lang="en-us" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:200%;font-family:’Times New Roman’, serif;" xml:lang="en-us">Re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare but
potentially hazardous complication following evacuation of the pleural region.
Symptomatic RPE occurs in less than 1% of patients after pleural drainage.
Early diagnosis and treatment determines the progression of the disease and it
is life-saving. The present case describes a 68-year-old man who developed RPE
with the ipsilateral collapsed lung 6 hours after pleural drainage of a
non-malignant effusion. He was intubated and 6 hours after aggressive treatment
with mechanical ventilation support oxygenation was improved and the patient’s
blood gas analysis recovered. Over the course of his 12-day hospitalization, he
was extubated and oxygen support was slowly weaned down. Mortality rate of RPE
in severe cases is approximately
20%, therefore preventive interventions gain importance. In spite of the rare
incidence of RPE, being aware of this potential condition can allow for early
and proper management.  </span> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>}, number={3}, publisher={Prusa Medical Publishing}