Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2017 Feb;50(1):64-67. 10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.1.64.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome after Viscum album Pleurodesis for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

• Noh D
• Park JS
• Lee DY

• KMID: 2368437
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.1.64

Abstract

A 52-year-old male patient who underwent multiple wedge resections experienced postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome in both lungs after Viscum album pleurodesis. Despite initial rapid deterioration in clinical condition and rapid progression of bilateral lung infiltration, he exhibited a relatively smooth clinical recovery with marked response to glucocorticoid treatment. Our case report suggests that care must be taken to guard against the development of acute respiratory complications in the use of Viscum album for pleurodesis. However, in view of the clinically benign course, initial aggressive management of complications can prevent suffering and sequelae.

Keyword

Pneumothorax; Pleurodesis; Viscum album; Acute respiratory distress syndrome

MeSH Terms

Humans
Lung
Male
Middle Aged
Pleurodesis*
Pneumothorax*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult*
Viscum album*
Viscum*