Abstract
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.
Keywords:
lung/ae (adverse effects); pneumothorax/et (aetiology); video-assisted thorascopic surgery.
© 2018 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome / complications
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Chest Tubes / standards
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Endometriosis / complications
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Female
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Guideline Adherence / statistics & numerical data
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Homocystinuria / complications
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Marfan Syndrome / complications
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Paracentesis / methods*
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Pleurodesis / methods
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Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging*
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Pneumothorax / epidemiology
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Pneumothorax / physiopathology
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Pneumothorax / therapy*
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / standards
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Recurrence
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Risk Factors
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Smoking / adverse effects
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Thoracic Diseases / pathology
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Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / methods*
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Thoracoscopy / methods
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Young Adult