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[Indications and results of surgical treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax].
Gänger Kh, Stäubli Hu, B Nachbur
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Abstract
Our own collective of patients parietal pleurectomy in complicated spontaneous pneumothorax during the last 15 years (between 1963-1978) is investigated. There were 253 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax 48 of which (19%) have been operated. Indication for operation followed individual aspects, primarily recurrence, persistent pneumothorax, hematopneumothorax and simultaneous bilateral pneumothorax gave reason for operation. The morbidity (17%) is analysed, long-term results and reasons of recurrence regarding cases of diffuse bullous lung disease are illustrated in two patients. Simple dry sponge abrasio is discussed as an alternative to parietal pleurectomy.