Catamenial pneumothorax: evaluation by fiberoptic pleuroscopy

William R. Furman, Furman WR, W R Furman, Wang KP, K P Wang, Ko Pen Wang, W R Summer, Summer WR, Warren R. Summer, Terry PB, Peter B. Terry, P B Terry
The American review of respiratory disease · 1980 · vol. 121(1) , pp. 137–40 · doi:10.1164/arrd.1980.121.1.137 · PMID:7352697 · W2231973924
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Fiberoptic pleuroscopy visualized diaphragmatic defects and documented air passage from the peritoneum to the thoracic cavity in a patient with catamenial pneumothorax and pelvic endometriosis.

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Abstract

A patient with catamenial pneumothorax and pelvic endometriosis underwent pleuroscopic examination with the flexible bronchoscope. For the first time, using this technique, diaphragmatic defects were observed, and the passage of air through them from the peritoneum to the thoracic cavity was documented.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Menstruation Menstruation Pneumothorax Uterine Neoplasms Adult Adult Diaphragm Diaphragm Endometriosis Endometriosis Endoscopy Endoscopy Female Female Fiber Optic Technology Fiber Optic Technology Humans Humans Pleura

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