Nonsurgical treatment of a catamenial pneumothorax with a Gn-RH analogue

Akal M, Murat Akal, Kara M, Murat Kara
Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases · 2002 · doi:10.1159/000063634 · PMID:12097775
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This case report details the successful nonsurgical treatment of a catamenial pneumothorax in a patient using a Gn-RH analogue, supporting the endometriosis theory of its etiology.

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Abstract

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rarely encountered entity characterized by recurrent pneumothorax concurrent with menstruation. Numerous mechanisms have been postulated in the etiology of catamenial pneumothorax and treatment is still controversial. We report a case of a catamenial pneumothorax successfully treated with a Gn-RH analogue supporting the efficacy of this regimen and the endometriosis theory as an underlying cause of the disease.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Luteolytic Agents Pneumothorax Triptorelin Pamoate Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Luteolytic Agents Menstruation Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Recurrence Triptorelin Pamoate

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