Pneumothorax

COVID-19 Pneumothorax May Be Linked to Type of Respiratory Support

Approximately 1% of patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital develop pneumothorax as a complication.

Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Management: Flutter Valve vs Standard of Care

In patients with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, ambulatory management with a flutter valve does not shorten the overall length of stay compared with standard management.

Spontaneous Pneumothorax May Increase Mortality Risk in COVID-19

Spontaneous pneumothorax was more frequently seen in patients with COVID-19 compared to patients without COVID-19, and may be associated with worse outcomes than spontaneous pneumothorax alone or COVID-19 without spontaneous pneumothorax.

Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Incidence in COPD, Emphysema

The incidence and prevalence of a first-ever spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema are increased significantly in men and in Black patients.

Pneumothorax Reported as Complication of COVID-19

Pneumothorax is being reported as a complication of COVID-19, and has higher incidence among men and lower survival among older patients.

Accuracy of Pneumothorax Diagnosis: Chest Ultrasonography vs Chest Radiography

Regardless of the type of trauma, type of chest ultrasonography operator, or type of CUS probe used, the overall sensitivity of CUS is superior to supine chest x-ray for diagnosing pneumothorax.

Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Conservative vs Interventional Treatment

Conservative management with initial observation may be noninferior to immediate interventional management for carefully selected patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax.

Routine X-Ray Not Needed After US-Guided Central Line Insertion

There was a low risk of pneumothorax and catheter misplacement after a ultrasound-guided procedure.

Chest Tube Placement vs Needle Aspiration for Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Both chest tube placement and needle aspiration were considered acceptable treatments for primary spontaneous pneumothorax.

Drainage Duration, Length of Hospital Stay With Different Pneumothorax Treatments

Treatment with a small pigtail catheter may shorten the drainage duration and length of hospital stay in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax.