Negative-pressure pulmonary edema after laparoscopic appendectomy.

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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
Name of journal: JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician AssistantsAbstract: 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.All authors: Chang WCOriginally published: JAAPA. 32(8):28-30, 2019 Aug.Fiscal year: FY2020Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2019-08-23
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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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