Thoracic morphological characteristics of primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients requiring surgical intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a condition commonly observed in adolescents, often associated with physical characteristics such as tall stature, low body weight, and a flat thoracic cage. However, the relationship between thoracic morphology and the development of PSP remains unclear. This study aimed to compare thoracic parameters between adolescent PSP patients and healthy controls and to identify potential thoracic risk factors for PSP.

Methods

A retrospective case-control study was conducted, including adolescent males aged 13-19 years who underwent surgery for PSP (PSP group) and age-matched healthy controls. Thoracic parameters were measured using 3D-reconstructed chest computed tomography (CT) scans and included transverse diameter (TD), sagitta

SUBMITTER: Nonomura R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780456 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature