Spontaneous pneumothorax – Diagnosis, classification and treatment
- Author:
Ngo Thanh Binh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spontaneous pneumothorax
- MeSH:
Pneumothorax;
Diagnosis;
Therapeutics
- From:Journal Ho Chi Minh Medical
2005;9(1):4-11
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Spontaneous pneumothorax is commonly due to forming a hole from alveolus into pleural cavity. This is a complex disease and it is difficult to diagnose the causes and to treat. 90% patients with spontaneous pneumothorax were found through pleural endoscopy and 80% patients are detected through chest CT scan. 90% patients had some symptoms such as difficulty breathing or acute chest pain. 55%-67% spontaneous pneumothorax cases were complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Death rate in spontaneous pneumothorax was 15-20%. The rate of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax is relatively high (46%). Therefore, correct diagnosis could play an important role in appropriate therapy
