Diagnosis and treatment of 15 cases newborn pneumothorax

Aim To explore the etiopathogenesis,prevention,diagnosis and treatment of newborn pneumothorax.Methods The data of 15 cases of newborn pneumothorax admitted in our newborn ward in the last 3 years were analyzed for etiology,clinical manifestation,diagnosis and management.Results In the 15 cases of newborn pneumothorax,there were spontaneous pneumothorax 3 cases,pathologic pneumothorax 9 cases,iatrogenic pneumothorax 3 cases.The clinical symptom of pathologic and iatrogenic pneumothorax was more serious than that of spontaneous pneumothorax.According to the state of the disease,the 15 cases of newborn pneumothorax were treated with expectant treatment,thoracic puncture or drainage respectively.pneumothorax of 14 cases vanished.Conclusion the pathogeny of Newborn Pneumothorax was different,some of which could be prevented.Early diagnosis was very important in newborn pneumothorax.Selection of clinical management for newborn pneumothorax based on different degrees and types would result in favorable treatment outcomes.