Unilateral pulmonary edema as a complication of contralateral bronchial obstruction
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Unilateral pulmonary edema as a complication of contralateral bronchial obstruction
Abstract
A unique case of acute unilateral bronchial obstruction complicated by contralateral pulmonary edema is reported. Postulated pathogenetic mechanisms are hypoxia and hyperfusion of one lung with resultant pulmonary capillary endothelial damage and lymphatic insufficiency.
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