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Abstract
Case Report
A case of bilateral chronic expanding hematoma in the chest
Mari Yokosekia Yuuki Takeuchia Miho Muramotoa Takashige Miyaharaa Takao Sakaizawab Takashi Eguchic
aDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Nagano Koseiren Nagano Matsushiro General Hospital
bDepartment of General Medicine, Nagano Koseiren Nagano Matsushiro General Hospital
cDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Shinshu University Hospital
ABSTRACT
Chronic expanding hematoma (CEH) is a condition that occurs in patients after thoracic trauma or tuberculosis. Typically, it is unilateral, not bilateral. However, we encountered a case of bilateral CEH in the chest with no underlying cause. To alleviate carbon dioxide retention, we surgically removed the left-sided hematoma. As surgical intervention after respiratory failure can be challenging, it is important to consider treatment options at the onset of the disease.
KEYWORDS
Chronic expanding hematoma (CEH) Bilateral Type II respiratory failure
Received 16 Apr 2023 ／ Accepted 17 Aug 2023
AJRS, 12(6): 348-352, 2023
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