Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome(ARDS) in Patient with Perforated Stomach (Case Report)

Respiratory insufficiency frequently occurs in patients after thoracoabdominal surgery, because of sudden inability of the pulmonary system and adult respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS).

We experienced a case of ARDS which developed during general anesthesia in panperitonitis due to perforated stomach, and reviewed etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment in ARDS.