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Treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 2009Initial treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax poses dilemmas for clinicians as size classification systems and current treatment guidelines differ in their approaches, and underlying evidence is weak. The purpose of this review is to summarize recent evidence and highlight remaining evidence gaps.Recent studies confirm significant variation in ...
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Bullae Ablation in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
World Journal of Surgery, 2009AbstractBackgroundThe benefit of bullae ablation for the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) has been established. However, various modalities for bullae ablation have been reported from different centers.ObjectiveThe present study aimed to assess whether endoloop ligation of bullae was as effective as staple bullectomy for preventing ...
Yun-Hen, Liu +8 more
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Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Current Opinion in Internal Medicine, 2003The optimal management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax remains the subject of considerable controversy. During the last few years, however, interesting new data on pathogenesis and various treatment techniques have been published, which have led to the publication of some interesting and thought-provoking opinion articles.
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Chemical Pleurodesis in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 1989Spontaneous pneumothorax presents a high recurrence rate after conventional pleural drainage procedures. Different pleural scarifying agents are used in an attempt to prevent early and late recurrence. To investigate the effect of tetracycline and 30%-glucose, we conducted a randomized study on 20 patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax: 10 ...
P, van den Brande, I, Staelens
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Simultaneous bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Respirology, 2007Objective: While primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is common in adolescents and young adults, simultaneous bilateral PSP (SBPSP) is rare and can be life‐threatening if it progresses to tension pneumothorax. This study reviewed cases of PSP to identify the clinical features of SBPSP.Methods: All patients with PSP diagnosed and treated between ...
Shih-Chun, Lee +5 more
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Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children
Clinical Pediatrics, 2011Objective. To examine the role of CT scans and early surgical intervention in the management of pediatric patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). Methods . Retrospective cohort study. Results. The authors identified 46 cases with 70 episodes of pneumothorax.
Emmanuelle, Seguier-Lipszyc +4 more
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Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a review
ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2018Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a common problem faced by doctors in medical practice. It is a significant global health problem affecting adolescent and young adults. This article will review the etiopathology, diagnosis and current management guidelines.
Amy Wong +2 more
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Thoracoscopic management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Irish Journal of Medical Science, 2002Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is the preferred option for the surgical management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP).To evaluate the role of thoracoscopic blebectomy with and without chemical pleurodesis.A retrospective study was performed on 113 consecutive cases carried out in one unit.
S S, Connolly, C, Hurson, V, Lynch
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Bilateral Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Pediatric Emergency Care, 2009A case of bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax ("buffalo chest") in a previously healthy man is described. The clinical presentation and treatment options are discussed.
Efraim, Bilavsky +3 more
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Thoracoscopic Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
The American Surgeon™, 2006Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is defined as that which appears in patients without history of previous pathology that could explain the event. Management includes pleural drainage with or without pleurodesis and surgical resection of affected lung tissue with pleurodesis.
Patricio, Santillán-Doherty +2 more
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