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Review
. 2007 Aug;15(4):342-4.
doi: 10.1177/021849230701500417.

Spontaneous hemothorax and neurofibromatosis: a review of a lethal combination

Lynn M Fedoruk  1 , John English, Guy J Fradet
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Review

Spontaneous hemothorax and neurofibromatosis: a review of a lethal combination

Lynn M Fedoruk et al. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2007 Aug.

Abstract

We present a case report of spontaneous hemothorax associated with neurofibromatosis. On review of the literature, a significant mortality rate of 36% is revealed in addition to a surgical mortality of 33%. Treatment options are reviewed and potential management strategies are discussed.

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