Negative-pressure pulmonary edema after laparoscopic appendectomy.
Citation: JAAPA. 32(8):28-30, 2019 Aug.PMID: 31348098Institution: MedStar Good Samaritan HospitalForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Appendectomy | *Laryngismus/di [Diagnosis] | *Postoperative Complications/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | *Pulmonary Edema/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | Diuretics/tu [Therapeutic Use] | Furosemide/tu [Therapeutic Use] | Humans | Laparoscopy | Laryngismus/co [Complications] | Laryngismus/th [Therapy] | Male | Postoperative Complications/dt [Drug Therapy] | Postoperative Complications/et [Etiology] | Pulmonary Edema/dt [Drug Therapy] | Pulmonary Edema/et [Etiology] | Radiography, Thoracic | Young AdultYear: 2019ISSN:- 0893-7400
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Negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is acute-onset bilateral pulmonary interstitial edema. This condition can be caused by significant negative intrathoracic pressure generated by large inspiratory effort against acute upper airway obstruction. Postoperative NPPE is rare but potentially life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly. This article describes a patient who developed postoperative NPPE following a laparoscopic appendectomy.
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