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Reexpansion pulmonary edema

R D Tarver¹, L S Broderick, D J Conces

¹Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis 46202, USA.

Journal of Thoracic Imaging

|January 1, 1996

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Reexpansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication of rapidly reexpanding a collapsed lung. This review examines clinical and experimental evidence of this condition, including its presentation, treatment, and outcomes.

Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Critical Care Medicine

Background:

Reexpansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare complication following rapid lung reexpansion.
It typically occurs after evacuation of significant air or fluid from the pleural space.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical and experimental evidence of reexpansion pulmonary edema.
To detail its historical background, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical case series, case reports, and literature.
Examination of experimental data from animal models (cats, monkeys, rabbits, sheep, goats).

Main Results:

RPE onset is usually rapid, within 1 hour in 64% of patients.
Clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic radiographic findings to severe cardiorespiratory insufficiency.

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Radiographic evidence includes unilateral alveolar filling, appearing within hours of reexpansion.

Conclusions:

RPE is a serious complication requiring prompt recognition and management.
Understanding its pathophysiology, from both human and animal studies, is crucial for effective treatment.
Further research may elucidate optimal management strategies and improve patient outcomes.