| Literature DB >> 10543524 |
C T Cowl1, W F Dunn, C Deschamps.
Abstract
Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare entity of unknown etiology characterized by recurrent accumulation of air in the thoracic space during or preceding menstruation. We documented the presence of a diaphragmatic fenestration during thoracoscopy, lending support for hypotheses involving diaphragmatic defects as possible avenues of air collection in the thorax.Mesh:
Year: 1999 PMID: 10543524 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00735-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330