Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Harpreet K Brar

Publications

• Case Report
  Continuous Drainage of a Pleural Effusion with a Pigtail Catheter Secondary to Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: A Case Report with Literature Review
  Author(s): Harpreet K Brar, Roohi Jeelani, Jashoman Banerjee, Michael Diamond, Awoniyi O Awonuga, Manvinder Singh and Sana N KhanHarpreet K Brar, Roohi Jeelani, Jashoman Banerjee, Michael Diamond, Awoniyi O Awonuga, Manvinder Singh and Sana N Khan
  
  Background: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is an iatrogenic complication that may occur in hormonally induced ovarian stimulation cycles. Generally, the symptoms are self-limited and resolve spontaneously. Occasionally OHSS can become life-threatening secondary to complications such as venous thromboembolic events, electrolyte imbalance, organ dysfunction and massive third spacing. Pleural effusion, or fluid collection within the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs is one such negative consequence. Our objective was to describe an unusual case requiring the need for continuous drainage of a pleural effusion in a patient suffering from OHSS with minimal ascites. Case presentation: We present a case of a patient undergoing treatment for infertility that presented to the ED with complaints of shortness of breath and abdominal pain. Reoccurence of pleural effusion on the left s.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920.1000657

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