Clinical and Radiological Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Treatment Options and Clinical Outcomes. A Retrospective Analysis 2004 to 2017

摘要

Background: Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) tends to occur in young adults without underlying lung diseases and is usually followed by limited symptoms, while secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) is a complication of a pre-existing lung disease. Surprisingly, for such common conditions, there is a considerable inconsistency regarding management guidelines.