Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a review

Amy Wong, Elena Galiabovitch, Galiabovitch E, Bhagwat K, Krishna Bhagwat
ANZ journal of surgery · 2019 · doi:10.1111/ans.14713 · PMID:29974615
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This review covers the etiopathology, diagnosis, and management guidelines for primary spontaneous pneumothorax, a condition common in adolescent and young adults.

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Primary 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. It aims to improve clinical practice and compliance to the complexities of procedures involved in management.

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Paracentesis Pneumothorax Pneumothorax Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted Adolescent Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome Chest Tubes Chest Tubes Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Guideline Adherence Guideline Adherence Homocystinuria Homocystinuria Humans Incidence Male Marfan Syndrome

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