Difficult management of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax

Pierre Oger, Oger P, Marco Alifano, Alifano M, Regnard JF, Jean-François Regnard, Jean‐François Régnard, Gompel A, Anne Gompel
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2006 · vol. 22(12) , pp. 713–715 · doi:10.1080/09513590601015051 · PMID:17162716 · W2002982603
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This case report details the management challenges of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax, where hormonal therapy failed to prevent recurrence until talc pleurodesis and tubal ligation were performed.

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Catamenial pneumothorax is an uncommon disease whose management is not consensual. We report the case of a patient who experienced several episodes of pneumothorax. She was initially treated by repair of diaphragmatic defects and hormonal treatment. During the therapeutic amenorrhea, no recurrence occurred. However, each cessation of medical therapy was followed by recurrence. Finally, talc pleurodesis and tubal ligature were performed without any recurrence in the subsequent 12 months. This report outlines the great difficulties that can be encountered in the management of patients with catamenial pneumothorax.

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endometriosis

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Androgen Antagonists Cyproterone Acetate Endometriosis Pneumothorax Adult Androgen Antagonists Cyproterone Acetate Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Secondary Prevention Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted

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