Post-operative negative pressure pulmonary oedema in an athletic male

Abstract

A case of post-operative negative pressure pulmonary oedema in a young, athletic male is reported. We discuss this rare but life-threatening condition and its aetiology, and review the published literature. Military health care providers need to be aware of this condition as young fit personnel may be at increased risk of developing negative pressure pulmonary oedema in the post-operative period.