Recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax six years after VATS pleurectomy: evidence for formation of neopleura

Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) is considered an absolute and definitive contraindication for scuba diving and professional flying, unless bilateral surgical pleurectomy is performed. Only then is there...

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - July 28, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Peter Germonpre, Elke Van Renterghem, Nicolas Dechamps, Thierry Onghena and Joke Van Aken Tags: Case report Source Type: research