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Review
. 1996 Mar;71(3):249-52.
doi: 10.4065/71.3.249.

Management of spontaneous pneumothorax during pregnancy: case report and review of the literature

J T VanWinter  1 , F C Nichols 3rd, P C Pairolero, J A Ney, P L Ogburn Jr
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Review

Management of spontaneous pneumothorax during pregnancy: case report and review of the literature

J T VanWinter et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 1996 Mar.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax rarely occurs during pregnancy. Only 22 nonmalignancy-related cases have been previously published. Herein we report a case of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax during the third trimester of pregnancy that necessitated surgical intervention. At thoracotomy, a large bulla was excised from the lower lobe of the right lung; abrasive pleurodesis was subsequently done. Postoperatively, the patient had regular contractions, which were successfully stopped with intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate. Indications, procedures, and pre-cautions for operative intervention during pregnancy are discussed.

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