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August 14, 2025Respirology Case ReportsOpen Access

Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Misdiagnosed as Spontaneous Pneumothorax

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JJJi‐Hyun JeongMKMin Kyun Kang

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Overview

Case report highlights misdiagnosed iatrogenic pneumothorax related to pigtail catheter drainage, suggesting need for accurate diagnosis.

Key Points

  • Iatrogenic pneumothorax can occur when outside air enters during catheter placement, and may mimic spontaneous pneumothorax.
  • Important evidence indicates that a non-closed system for pigtail catheter drainage significantly increases risk.
  • Assessment involved detailed observation of catheter usage and misdiagnosis in clinical settings, revealing critical implications for patient care.
  • Recognition of this condition may enable better diagnostic practices and avoid unnecessary complications in patients.

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Jeong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23595b210217d647718e7https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70315
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