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Re-expansion pulmonary edema after pleurocan catheterization: a case report

İbrahim Mungan, Hayriye Cankar Dal, Derya Tatlısuluoğlu Ademoğlu, Büşra Tezcan, Sema Turan
  • İbrahim Mungan (Author) Department of Intensive Care, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
  • Hayriye Cankar Dal (Author) Department of Intensive Care, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
  • Derya Tatlısuluoğlu Ademoğlu (Author) Department of Intensive Care, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
  • Büşra Tezcan (Author) Department of Intensive Care, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
  • Sema Turan (Author) Department of Intensive Care, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.373351
Abstract
Re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare but potentially hazardous complication following evacuation of the pleural region. Symptomatic RPE occurs in less than 1% of patients after pleural drainage. Early diagnosis and treatment determines the progression of the disease and it is life-saving. The present case describes a 68-year-old man who developed RPE with the ipsilateral collapsed lung 6 hours after pleural drainage of a non-malignant effusion. He was intubated and 6 hours after aggressive treatment with mechanical ventilation support oxygenation was improved and the patient's blood gas analysis recovered. Over the course of his 12-day hospitalization, he was extubated and oxygen support was slowly weaned down. Mortality rate of RPE in severe cases is approximately 20%, therefore preventive interventions gain importance. In spite of the rare incidence of RPE, being aware of this potential condition can allow for early and proper management. 
Keywords
Re-expansion pulmonary edema, pleural catheter, intensive care
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Mungan İbrahim, Cankar Dal H, Tatlısuluoğlu Ademoğlu D, Tezcan B, Turan S. Re-expansion pulmonary edema after pleurocan catheterization: a case report. Eur Res J. 2018;4(3):245-247. doi:10.18621/eurj.373351
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  • Submitted February 21, 2026
  • Published July 3, 2018
  • Issue Vol. 4 No. 3 (2018)
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