par Van Meerhaeghe, Alain ;Denaut, M.
Référence Revue Francaise des Maladies Respiratoires, 9, 5, page (375-380)
Publication Publié, 1981
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : The authors report three cases of unilateral pulmonary oedema following the re-expansion of a spontaneous pneumothorax. The importance of the duration of the pneumothorax and the use of too negative pressure while re-expanding the lung are both stressed. The different physiopathological hypotheses responsible for the appearance of pulmonary oedema are discussed, notably altered mechanical properties of the lung and alveolar-capillary permeability. The numerous precautions to take to avoid the appearance of oedema, as well as the therapeutic measures to adopt for severe pulmonary oedema are reviewed.