Acute pulmonary edema following appendectomy under general anesthesia: A case report

Although acute pulmonary edema after routine laparoscopic surgery in young patients is very rare, caution should be exercised in the early stage after removing the endotracheal tube. Meticulous perioperative fluid management, optimization of extubation techniques to prevent airway obstruction, rigorous postoperative monitoring, maintenance of high vigilance, and prompt intervention are essential to prevent serious consequences.