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Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a review.
- Source :
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ANZ journal of surgery [ANZ J Surg] 2019 Apr; Vol. 89 (4), pp. 303-308. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jul 05. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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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.<br /> (© 2018 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome complications
Chest Tubes standards
Endometriosis complications
Female
Guideline Adherence statistics & numerical data
Homocystinuria complications
Humans
Incidence
Male
Marfan Syndrome complications
Pleurodesis methods
Pneumothorax epidemiology
Pneumothorax physiopathology
Practice Patterns, Physicians' standards
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Smoking adverse effects
Thoracic Diseases pathology
Thoracoscopy methods
Young Adult
Paracentesis methods
Pneumothorax diagnostic imaging
Pneumothorax therapy
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted methods
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1445-2197
- Volume :
- 89
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- ANZ journal of surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29974615
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.14713