Thickened parietal pleural covering in intractable pneumothorax: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Choosing the optimal surgical approach for intractable pneumothorax can be challenging for surgeons.

Case presentation

A case describing the management of intractable pneumothorax has been presented.

Clinical discussion

Resection is not suitable in a stiff lung from repeated pleurodesis, and multiple air leakage points would make it more intricate.The ideal alternative is the use of another material to cover the entire lesion.

Conclusion

A thickened parietal pleura covering is an effective surgical approach for intractable pneumothorax.

SUBMITTER: Matsumiya H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9207032 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature