Re-expansion pulmonary oedema: a potentially serious complication of delayed diagnosis of pneumothorax

Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1985 Aug 31;291(6495):593-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.291.6495.593.

Abstract

Re-expansion pulmonary oedema may develop if diagnosis and treatment of pneumothorax are delayed. This condition may be fatal if inappropriately managed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumothorax / complications*
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Edema / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Edema / etiology*
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors