| Literature DB >> 24027249 |
Waseem Asrar Khan1, Thomas Curl-Roper, Jenifer Helm, Catherine Houghton.
Abstract
Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces (SBSP) are uncommon. This report presents the case of a previously well 19-year-old man with a diagnosis of SBSP and symptoms suggestive of occupational asthma. Despite bilateral bullectomy and pleurodesis using a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical technique, the pneumothorax reoccurred unilaterally and open surgery was performed. This case illustrates a rare condition of bilateral pneumothoraces presenting as a first presentation of occupational asthma and the issues surrounding its management.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID： 24027249 PMCID： PMC3794104 DOI： 10.1136/bcr-2013-010057
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN： 1757-790X