Spiral Computerized Tomography and Video Thoracoscopy in Catamenial Pneumothorax

Kalapura T, T Kalapura, Thomachan Kalapura, Okadigwe C, Chukuma Okadigwe, C Okadigwe, Y Fuchs, Fuchs Y, Yael Fuchs, A Veloudios, Veloudios A, Alice Veloudios, Lombardo G, G Lombardo, Gerard T. Lombardo, Gerard Lombardo
The American journal of the medical sciences · 2000 · vol. 319(3) , pp. 186–188 · doi:10.1097/00000441-200003000-00009 · PMID:10746830 · W2077814076
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This study compares the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of spiral computed tomography (CT) and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in patients diagnosed with catamenial pneumothorax.

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Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare disease that is usually diagnosed on clinical grounds. Delay in diagnosis can lead to considerable morbidity. We describe a case in which spiral CT scan and videothoracoscopy led to early objective diagnosis and management.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Pneumothorax Thoracic Diseases Thoracoscopy Thoracoscopy Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, X-Ray Computed Videotape Recording Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pneumothorax Thoracic Diseases Thoracic Diseases Thoracic Diseases

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