Management of spontaneous pneumothorax in pregnancy in a low-income country during COVID-19 pandemic

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a rare and life-threatening emergency. When it occurs in pregnancy, it poses a serious danger for both the mother and the fetus. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis, and proper management are recommended. We present the case of a 35-year-old pregnant woman at the 3...

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Main Authors: Bolaji Abdulazeez Akanni, Ikponmwosa Gold, Ikechukwu Andrew Nwafor, John C Eze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2021;volume=30;issue=3;spage=342;epage=345;aulast=Akanni