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Open Access 16-11-2023 | Pulmonary Edema | Case Report
Pulmonary edema ex vacuo after drainage of pyo-pneumothorax
Published in: BMC Pulmonary Medicine | Issue 1/2023
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This case presents a rare occurrence of re-expansion pulmonary edema following a drainage of pyo-pneumothorax in a 33-year-old patient. The diagnosis was established through a thoracic radiography, and the treatment consisted of symptomatic management, showing positive progress. Later on, the patient was diagnosed with pleural tuberculosis via GeneXpert testing and subsequently initiated on anti-bacterial therapy.
This case report aims to shed light on the infrequent pulmonary edema ex vacuo as a complication of pleural drainage. It explores its causes, risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options. this study highlights the necessity of effective prevention and management strategies.