Detection of secondary causes of spontaneous pneumothorax: Comparison between computed tomography and chest X-ray

ConclusionChest X-ray is not sufficient for detecting the cause of secondary SP. As the detection of the cause of secondary SP may alter the therapeutic approach and long-term follow-up in patients with SP, the usefulness of a systematic CT examination should be assessed in a prospective trial.
Source: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research