Morphological characteristics and mechanism of a rat model of reexpansion pulmonary edema

Conclusions: RPE occurred almost immediately after lung reexpansion. Pores developed in type I pneumocytes in alveolar epithelium. These pores, together with overt fissures in alveolar walls, allowed leakage of plasma components into alveoli. These findings appear to be important features of RPE development.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Mechanisms of Lung Injury and Repair Source Type: research