Tension Bullae With Peripheral Pneumothorax

The differentiation between tension bullae, chronic tension pneumothorax, and atypical pneumothorax is difficult just from history and physical examination alone. A chest X-ray may help determine the underlying etiology; however, further imaging with computed tomography in stable patients may be nec...

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Main Authors: Tushar Bajaj MD (Author), Bushra Malik MS (Author), Sudhagar Thangarasu MD, FACP (Author)
Format: Book
Published: SAGE Publishing, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:The differentiation between tension bullae, chronic tension pneumothorax, and atypical pneumothorax is difficult just from history and physical examination alone. A chest X-ray may help determine the underlying etiology; however, further imaging with computed tomography in stable patients may be necessary for accurate assessment of size, number, and location before considering any interventions. In this article, we present a rare case report of tension bullae with peripheral pneumothorax and recommend against needle thoracostomy in stable patients with tension bullae in order to obtain further imaging that may result in a change in the standard management.
Item Description:2324-7096
10.1177/2324709620963646