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Case Report Nephrol Ther 2014

Late pneumomediastinum revealed by acute pulmonary edema in hemodialysis

El Amrani M, El Kabbaj D, Benyahia M — Nephrol Ther, 2014

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers described a case of a young hemodialysis patient who developed a rare lung condition called pneumomediastinum and acute pulmonary oedema after a central venous catheter was removed.

What They Found

The study presented a single case of a young hemodialysis patient who developed pneumomediastinum and acute pulmonary oedema after central venous catheterization. The researchers discussed the characteristics of this rare complication, highlighting its late onset.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

As a single case report, this study's findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Report
Category Uncategorised
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 24656891
Year Published 2014
Journal Nephrol Ther
MeSH Terms Adolescent; Catheterization, Central Venous; Device Removal; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Mediastinal Emphysema; Pulmonary Edema; Renal Dialysis; Treatment Outcome

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