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Reexpansion pulmonary edema.

S Mahfood1, W R Hix, B L Aaron

  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 1, 1988
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Unilateral reexpansion pulmonary edema (RPE) can occur even with short-term lung collapse or gentle reexpansion. This rare complication, with a 20% fatality rate, requires physician awareness for prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Unilateral reexpansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare but serious complication following treatment for lung collapse.
  • It is typically associated with chronic lung collapse and rapid reexpansion via suction.

Observation:

  • This review found that RPE occurred in 15 of 47 cases even with short-duration collapse or reexpansion without suction.
  • This challenges the traditional understanding of RPE's predisposing factors.

Findings:

  • The exact pathogenesis of RPE remains unknown but is likely multifactorial.
  • Factors implicated include collapse duration, reexpansion technique, increased pulmonary vascular permeability, airway obstruction, surfactant loss, and pulmonary artery pressure changes.

Implications:

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  • With a 20% fatality rate in reviewed cases (11 of 53), RPE poses a significant risk.
  • Physicians must be aware of RPE's potential causes and strive for preventative strategies during lung collapse treatment.