Negative pressure pulmonary edema after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.

Mohit Gupta1, Ardavan Akhavan, Matthew Hall

  • 1Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Summary

Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) can occur after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy in healthy individuals. Prompt airway management and positive airway pressure are key to treating this condition.