For the patient who presents with a large primary pneumothorax (i.e. a pneumothorax with no clear underlying lung disease), there is little evidence to guide management. There is general agreement that the air in the pleural space should be removed. If any disagreement exists, it has been about how…
Clearing the Air — A Conservative Option for Spontaneous Pneumothorax
For the patient who presents with a large primary pneumothorax (i.e. a pneumothorax with no clear underlying lung disease), there is little evidence to guide management. There is general agreement that the air in the pleural space should be removed. If any disagreement exists, it has been about how…