SPLF/SMFU/SRLF/SFAR/SFCTCV Guidelines for the management of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is the presence of air in the pleural space, occurring in the absence of trauma and known lung disease. Standardized expert guidelines on PSP are needed due to the variety of diagnostic methods, therapeutic strategies and medical and surgical disciplines involved in its management.

Methods

Literature review, analysis of the literature according to the GRADE (Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) methodology; proposals for guidelines rated by experts, patients and organizers to reach a consensus. Only expert opinions with strong agreement were selected.

Results

A large PSP is defined as presence of a visible rim along the entire axillary line between the lung margin and the chest wall and 

SUBMITTER: Jouneau S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10509123 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature