Re-expansion pulmonary oedema after pneumothorax drainage: a radiology-led case insight

Abstract Re-expansion pulmonary oedema (REPE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication following rapid re-expansion of a collapsed lung, typically after treatment for pneumothorax or pleural effusion. We report the case of a 32-year-old male who developed REPE following chest tube drainage for a...

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Main Authors: Sandeep Singh Awal, Jamanjit Kaur Sidhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-07-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-025-00437-8
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