Surgical Treatment of Catamenial Pneumothorax: A report of two cases.
- Author:
Jin Gu LEE
1
;
Hyo Chae PAIK
;
Doo Yun LEE
;
Seok jin HAAM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yongdong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. hcpaik@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumothorax;
Menstruation;
Diaphragm
- MeSH:
Diaphragm;
Female;
Humans;
Menstrual Cycle;
Menstruation;
Pneumothorax
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2008;41(2):285-288
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Recurrent pneumothorax was associated with the menstrual cycle in two women 20 to 30 years age; this is referred to as catamenial pneumothorax. This form of pneumothorax occurs within 72 hours before or after the onset of menstruation. The pathophysiology underlying this condition is unknown. We report here on two cases of catamenial pneumothorax that were successfully treated by partial resection of the diaphragm.
