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July 1, 2025BreatheOpen Access

New strategies in the management of pneumothorax

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FHFinbarr HarnedyEFEimear FoleyDFDeirdre B. Fitzgerald

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Overview

This review highlights individualized treatment approaches for pneumothorax, suggesting recent guidelines and management adjuncts may enhance outcomes.

Key Points

  • An air leak can resolve without intervention, yet patient preference may necessitate procedural management.
  • Tension pneumothorax risk requires prompt intervention for ongoing leaks, emphasizing timely decision-making.
  • Recent guidelines advocate for individualized treatment, incorporating advanced techniques such as thoracic ultrasound.
  • Surgical prevention is critical for recurrent pneumothorax patients, especially those with occupational risk factors.

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Harnedy et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af33ddcf1dd9ea359e8980https://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.0250-2024
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