Morbidity, mortality, and surgical treatment of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax

CONCLUSION: Large pneumothorax, poor physical performance, and comorbidity are associated with morbidity and mortality. Conservative treatment for small pneumothorax and chest tube for large pneumothorax is the most appropriate initial treatment. Resection of the bullous region through VATS or mini-AT/T is the most appropriate surgical technique.PMID:37563896 | DOI:10.14744/tjtes.2023.20566
Source: Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : TJTES - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research