Pneumothorax is a common clinical problem worldwide. 1 Pneumothorax is defined as
presence of air in the pleural cavity. It can develop secondary to diverse etiologies including …

Background Recent reports of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
developing pneumothorax correspond mainly to case reports describing mechanically …

The incidence of any kind of air leaks after lung resections is reportedly around 50% of
patients. The majority of these leaks doesn't require any specific intervention and ceases …

Background The optimal initial treatment approach for pneumothorax remains controversial.
This systemic review and meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of small-bore pigtail …

Pneumothorax describes the presence of gas within the pleural space, between the lung
and the chest wall. It remains a globally important health problem, with considerable …

Spontaneous pneumothorax occurs predominantly in young males and older adults, often
as a secondary condition, and can be refractory and fatal. This study aimed to investigate the …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of drainage via
a single-lumen (5F catheter) central venous catheter (CVC) to a conventional (14-20F …

Pneumothorax can occur in several situations such as; chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) where emphysema is observed or due to a biopsy for malignancy …

Chest tube placement is one of the most common procedures performed to manage pleural
disorders. The main purpose of tube thoracostomy is evacuation of air or fluid from the …

Pneumothorax is a life threatening situation that requires fast treatment. There are two major
classifications: Primary and Secondary. Staging of pneumothorax is also very important for …