ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2019
Fate of spontaneous pneumothorax from middle to old age: how to overcome an irritating recurrence?
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- The predictive value of the Haller index for recurrent pneumothorax risk after primary spontaneous pneumothorax.Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi · 2024Article
- A national-scale lung cancer research targeting women who underwent surgery.Translational lung cancer research · 2023Article
- Quantitative Measurement of Pneumothorax Using Artificial Intelligence Management Model and Clinical Application.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Risk factors related to the recurrence of pneumothorax in patients with emphysema.Journal of thoracic disease · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe causes and treatment of pneumothorax in older patients are different from those in younger patients. However, studies on this topic are limited thus; pneumothorax in older patients is often inadequately managed. The purpose of this research was to investigate the characteristics of pneumothorax in patients over 45 years old, understand patterns of management and factors of recurrence, and propose reasonable guidelines for the treatment of older patients.
methodsOf 438 consecutive patients with spontaneous pneumothorax between 2013 and 2017, 120 patients were enrolled and divided into two groups: (I) 45-64 years and (II) ≥65 years. Basic demographics, treatment modality, and patterns of surgery/recurrence were described. Clinical variables were compared between groups, and risk factors of recurrence were analyzed using logistic regression.
resultsThe study population was divided into group A (younger, n=61) and B (older, n=59). Chest tube drainage was the most common procedure for both groups and chemical pleurodesis was applied more often in B (27%
conclusionsRadiological findings of emphysema or bullae/blebs are risk factors for recurrence of pneumothorax in elderly patients. Surgery in selected patients is an effective method for decreasing the recurrence rate.
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