Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Third-Level Pediatric Surgical Center: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) in pediatrics remains controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk of recurrence after non-surgical treatment vs. surgery, the difference in the length of stay (LOS) between various treatment options, and the role of computed tomography (CT) in the management of PSP.

Materials and methods

We retrospectively reviewed patients admitted to our Pediatric Surgery Unit for an episode of PSP between June 2009 and July 2020. Medical records including clinical presentation at admission, diagnostics, treatments, complications, and LOS were collected.

Results

Twenty-three patients (22 males and 1 female) were included in this study. Median age was 15.65 (range 9-18). Chest X-rays were perfo

SUBMITTER: Spezzotto G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9271819 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature