Why Is Reexpansion Considered Dangerous?
When the Lung Is Re-Expanded, Especially When Undergoing a Large Amount of Drainage or Rapid Drainage, the Mechanical Stretching of the Collapsed Lung Will...
When the lung is re-expanded, especially when undergoing a large amount of drainage or rapid drainage, the mechanical stretching of the collapsed lung will injure the pulmonary microvasculature and increase its permeability [5].
What is lung Reexpansion?
Reexpansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication resulting from rapid emptying of air or liquid from the pleural cavity performed by either thoracentesis or chest drainage.
Why is pulmonary edema Reexpansion?
Reexpansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a relatively rare condition which develops when a collapsed lung is allowed to expand suddenly. Histological abnormalities of the pulmonary micro-vessels as well as mechanical stress exerted during reexpansion are implicated in the pathogenesis of this disorder.
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