Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after total hip replacement

An acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) is routinely defined as a sudden acceleration of or an acute injury superimposed on IPE, and is characterized by an acute worsening of dyspnea and lung function [1]. AE-IPF is ascribed to the more frequent cause of death in patients with IPF with an annual incidence up to 20% and a short-term mortality around 50% [2]. Because Non-pulmonary surgery can trigger AE-IPF [3], it is crucial for perioperative practitioners to enhance the vigilance of this disease.

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