Factors associated with proceeding to surgical intervention and recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in adolescent patients.

摘要

Adolescent PSP has a high recurrence rate of 21?% after a 2-year follow-up. A large-size pneumothorax with a persistent air leak may not only lead to surgical intervention but also the risk of a recurrence of PSP. The initial size of pneumothorax may not only guide the management process but also predict the risk of a recurrence in adolescent patients with PSP.