Pneumothorax
View article: A case of persistent pneumothorax after bronchoscopic lung volume reduction successfully treated with video-assisted thoracic surgery without removal of endobronchial valves
A case of persistent pneumothorax after bronchoscopic lung volume reduction successfully treated with video-assisted thoracic surgery without removal of endobronchial valves Open
View article: Pneumothorax During Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Survival
Pneumothorax During Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Survival Open
Introduction/Aims Pneumothorax is a complication of mechanical ventilation (MV) in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); however, its clinical features and risk factors are not well defined. This study aimed to characterize th…
View article: Research article: Chest radiographic findings and clinical correlates in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients at Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital
Research article: Chest radiographic findings and clinical correlates in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients at Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital Open
Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in low and middle income countries. Despite the widespread use of chest X-ray (CXR), comprehensive data on clinical and radi…
View article: Familial Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome diagnosed with the rare FLCN exon 6 mutation: a case series of three related patients
Familial Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome diagnosed with the rare FLCN exon 6 mutation: a case series of three related patients Open
Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome (BHDS) is a rare, autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by a triad of benign cutaneous lesions, pulmonary cysts or spontaneous pneumothorax, and renal tumors. The clinical presentation is heterogeneous and…
View article: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in a patient with Mycobacterium intracellulare pulmonary disease: a case report
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in a patient with Mycobacterium intracellulare pulmonary disease: a case report Open
This report details the case of a 77-year-old female with Mycobacterium intracellulare pulmonary disease and history of bladder tumor surgery. The patient initially presented to our hospital with a one-day history of fever. After receiving…
View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness of the ChatGPT artificial intelligence application in the diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax on chest radiograph interpretation
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the ChatGPT artificial intelligence application in the diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax on chest radiograph interpretation Open
View article: Idiopathic Chylothorax in a Domestic Short-Haired Cat: Diagnosis and Successful Conservative Medical Management
Idiopathic Chylothorax in a Domestic Short-Haired Cat: Diagnosis and Successful Conservative Medical Management Open
Chylothorax is an uncommon but clinically significant cause of pleural effusion in cats, characterized by the accumulation of triglyceride-rich lymphatic fluid within the pleural cavity. A three-year-old male domestic short-haired cat was …
View article: Pulmonary vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with hemoptysis as the main manifestation: CT and histologic findings of lung parenchymal damage
Pulmonary vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with hemoptysis as the main manifestation: CT and histologic findings of lung parenchymal damage Open
Background Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare inherited connective tissue disease caused by mutations in the COL3A1 gene. The disease can cause fatal complications such as rupture of the arteries, uterus, and intestine, as we…
View article: Analysis of the risk factors associated with complications following CT-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy of small pulmonary nodules (≤1.5 cm): A single-center retrospective study
Analysis of the risk factors associated with complications following CT-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy of small pulmonary nodules (≤1.5 cm): A single-center retrospective study Open
The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with complications following computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy (PCNB) of small pulmonary nodules (≤1.5 cm). From August 2019 to May 2023, the b…
View article: Predicting Pneumothorax and Hemorrhage After CT-Guided Lung Biopsy: Role of Lesion Size, Depth and Their Interaction
Predicting Pneumothorax and Hemorrhage After CT-Guided Lung Biopsy: Role of Lesion Size, Depth and Their Interaction Open
Background/Objectives: CT-guided transthoracic lung biopsy is essential for diagnosing pulmonary lesions but poses risks, chiefly pulmonary hemorrhage and pneumothorax. Both complications can prolong hospitalization or require chest draina…
View article: Birt–Hogg–Dube syndrome: A case report and case study of primary spontaneous pneumothorax caused by folliculin gene mutation
Birt–Hogg–Dube syndrome: A case report and case study of primary spontaneous pneumothorax caused by folliculin gene mutation Open
Rationale: Birt–Hogg–Dube (BHD) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a triad of manifestations, including recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax, multiple cutaneous fibrofolliculomas, and renal neoplasms. Familial cl…
View article: Comparing the effectiveness and safety of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and computed tomography-guided transthoracic biopsy for evaluating pulmonary lung nodules: Results from the DYSTRICT study
Comparing the effectiveness and safety of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and computed tomography-guided transthoracic biopsy for evaluating pulmonary lung nodules: Results from the DYSTRICT study Open
Background Computed tomography-guided transthoracic biopsy (CTTB) and shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ssRAB) are diagnostic modalities for evaluating high-risk pulmonary nodules. Previous studies have been limited by inconsist…
View article: Perioperative outcomes of 65 dogs and 15 cats undergoing lung lobectomies with a hilar circumferential ligature
Perioperative outcomes of 65 dogs and 15 cats undergoing lung lobectomies with a hilar circumferential ligature Open
Objective To report perioperative morbidity and mortality in dogs and cats undergoing total lung lobectomy using a hilar circumferential ligature (HCL). Study design Retrospective clinical study. Sample population Client owned dogs ( n = 6…
View article: Subacute Paget–Schroetter with rapid recurrence and concurrent pulmonary emboli: a case report
Subacute Paget–Schroetter with rapid recurrence and concurrent pulmonary emboli: a case report Open
Effort thrombosis, also known as Paget–Schroetter syndrome, is a rare venous manifestation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, primarily affecting young adults who perform repetitive overhead motions, such as athletes and trades workers. Stasis o…
View article: Evaluation of Pleural Vents Inserted by Radiologists Versus Intercostal Chest Drains Managed by Respiratory Physicians for Post-CT-Guided Lung Biopsy Pneumothorax at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wales
Evaluation of Pleural Vents Inserted by Radiologists Versus Intercostal Chest Drains Managed by Respiratory Physicians for Post-CT-Guided Lung Biopsy Pneumothorax at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wales Open
View article: Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Based Subclavian Vein Catheterization: A Tertiary Care Center Experience
Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Based Subclavian Vein Catheterization: A Tertiary Care Center Experience Open
Background: Central venous catheterization through the subclavian vein remains a fundamental procedure in critical care and perioperative management. While the landmark-based technique has been the traditional approach, …
View article: Higher PEEP reduces duration of mechanical ventilation in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome of late preterm and term newborn infants
Higher PEEP reduces duration of mechanical ventilation in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome of late preterm and term newborn infants Open
Mechanical ventilation was frequently conducted in late preterm and term newborn infants because of their severity of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), but the level of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) used was not expl…
View article: Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Based Subclavian Vein Catheterization: A Tertiary Care Center Experience
Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Based Subclavian Vein Catheterization: A Tertiary Care Center Experience Open
Background: Central venous catheterization through the subclavian vein remains a fundamental procedure in critical care and perioperative management. While the landmark-based technique has been the traditional approach, ultrasound guidance…
View article: A Deadly Push: Tension Pneumothorax in a Healthy Adolescent Following Blunt Chest Trauma
A Deadly Push: Tension Pneumothorax in a Healthy Adolescent Following Blunt Chest Trauma Open
Background: Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening emergency characterized by progressive accumulation of air in the pleural space, resulting in increased intrathoracic pressure, mediastinal shift, and cardiovascular compromise. Althou…
View article: Risk Factors for the Failure of Non-surgical Treatment in Pneumothorax
Risk Factors for the Failure of Non-surgical Treatment in Pneumothorax Open
View article: Clinical comparison of radiofrequency ablation and surgical resection in treating pulmonar metastasis of hepatoblastoma
Clinical comparison of radiofrequency ablation and surgical resection in treating pulmonar metastasis of hepatoblastoma Open
Objective To explore the efficacy variances between radiofrequency ablation and traditional surgical resection in treating pulmonary metastasis of hepatoblastoma in children, and to provide more feasible methods for the treatment of this d…
View article: Recognizing Tension Pneumothorax: A Comprehensive Guide for Paramedics and Emergency Professionals
Recognizing Tension Pneumothorax: A Comprehensive Guide for Paramedics and Emergency Professionals Open
Background: Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the progressive accumulation of air within the pleural space, leading to a positive pressure that displaces mediastinal structures, impairs venous return, an…
View article: Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Extended Focused Assessment of Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) With Clinical Examination and Chest X-ray in Detecting Hemo/Pneumothorax for Blunt Chest Trauma
Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Extended Focused Assessment of Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) With Clinical Examination and Chest X-ray in Detecting Hemo/Pneumothorax for Blunt Chest Trauma Open
Background Blunt chest trauma represents a significant cause of preventable mortality globally, accounting for approximately one-third of trauma-related deaths in India. Timely diagnosis of hemothorax and pneumothorax is essential to preve…
View article: Impact Characteristics of Pneumothorax Videos Published on YouTube: 2020-2025
Impact Characteristics of Pneumothorax Videos Published on YouTube: 2020-2025 Open
Background: Pneumothorax is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by air accumulation in the pleural space, leading to partial or complete lung collapse. YouTube, as one of the most widely used digital pla…
View article: Spontaneous pneumothorax as the initial presentation of congenital pulmonary airway malformation in a teenager without prior symptoms
Spontaneous pneumothorax as the initial presentation of congenital pulmonary airway malformation in a teenager without prior symptoms Open
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) is a rare developmental lung anomaly, usually diagnosed prenatally but often asymptomatic until early childhood. It can present with respiratory distress, recurrent infections, or rarely, spo…
View article: Impact Characteristics of Pneumothorax Videos Published on YouTube: 2020-2025
Impact Characteristics of Pneumothorax Videos Published on YouTube: 2020-2025 Open
Background: Pneumothorax is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by air accumulation in the pleural space, leading to partial or complete lung collapse. YouTube, as one of the most widely used digital pla…
View article: Case Report: Acute methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus pericarditis in a diabetic patient
Case Report: Acute methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus pericarditis in a diabetic patient Open
Introduction Bacterial pericarditis is rare in the antibiotic era but remains potentially fatal due to rapid progression and high mortality. Herein, we report an unusual case of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) pericardit…
View article: Heavy Chain Disease with Cystic Lung Disease Presenting as Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Young Adult
Heavy Chain Disease with Cystic Lung Disease Presenting as Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Young Adult Open
Heavy chain diseases (HCDs) are rare B-cell/plasma cell disorders characterized by secretion of truncated immunoglobulin heavy chains without light chains. Pulmonary involvement has been described but is typically limited to interstitial o…
View article: Complications of Percutaneous Tracheostomy-Assisting Techniques in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Complications of Percutaneous Tracheostomy-Assisting Techniques in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Background/Objectives: Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a commonly performed procedure in critically ill patients. Various guidance techniques, including anatomical landmark-guided (ALG), ultrasound-guided (USG) and bronchos…
View article: Catamenial Pneumothorax: Menstruation-Associated Pneumothorax
Catamenial Pneumothorax: Menstruation-Associated Pneumothorax Open
Introduction: This article explores catamenial pneumothorax, a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax linked to the menstrual cycle and most commonly associated with thoracic endometriosis syndrome. It discusses the current understanding of…