The contemporary management of spontaneous pneumothorax in adults
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common presentation, and there has been a recent surge of research into the condition. With the recent publication of the new British Thoracic Society guidelines and the upcoming European Respiratory Society guidelines, we provide a concise up-to-date summary of clinica...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2023-12-01
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Series: | Breathe |
Online Access: | http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/19/4/230135.full |
Summary: | Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common presentation, and there has been a recent surge of research into the condition. With the recent publication of the new British Thoracic Society guidelines and the upcoming European Respiratory Society guidelines, we provide a concise up-to-date summary of clinical learning points. In particular we focus on the role of conservative or ambulatory management, as well as treatment options for persistent air leak and guidance for when to refer to thoracic surgeons for the prevention of the recurrence of pneumothorax.
Educational aims
To give up-to-date guidance on the acute management of spontaneous pneumothorax, including the role of conservative or ambulatory management To discuss the different treatment options for persistent air leak. To guide physicians on when to refer patients to thoracic surgeons for the prevention of the recurrence of pneumothorax. |
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ISSN: | 1810-6838 2073-4735 |