Unilateral pulmonary oedema after drainage of a spontaneous pneumothorax. Case report and review of the literature.
This is the ninth recorded case of the rare complication of unilateral pulmonary oedema following drainage of a pneumothorax. The complication should be anticipated if the pneumothorax has been present for longer than 3 days, or if coughing and shock develop after insertion of the drain. Radiological confirmation and prompt treatment are necessary. The literature is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors