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pneumothorax
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About pneumothorax

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Disease Introduction

Pneumothorax, commonly known as "bursting lung," occurs when a tear in the surface of the lung allows air to leak into the pleural cavity, compressing the lung. Symptoms include sudden unilateral chest pain and shortness of breath. It is more common in tall, thin young adults and elderly individuals with COPD or pulmonary bullae. Pneumothorax can be spontaneous, traumatic, or iatrogenic. The core of treatment is to expel air as quickly as possible to allow the lung to re-expand, treat the tear, and prevent recurrence. Mild cases can be observed, while moderate to severe cases require drainage or minimally invasive surgery.


Cutting-edge high-precision diagnostic and treatment technologies

  1. VATS bullae resection : Video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary bullae at the apex of the lung with pleural fixation has a significantly lower recurrence rate than simple drainage and has become the first choice for recurrent pneumothorax.
  2. Endobronchial valve occlusion : A one-way valve is implanted via bronchoscopy, allowing for "outflow only" and "no inflow", which is a minimally invasive way to seal leaking bronchi for elderly patients or those with poor lung function who cannot tolerate surgery.
  3. Ultrasound-guided fine tube drainage : A 12F fine tube is inserted under bedside ultrasound guidance for closed drainage. It has fewer complications, can be used in outpatient settings, and replaces the traditional large drainage tube.
  4. Low-dose CT assessment : Low-dose chest CT can accurately identify the location of pulmonary bullae and air leakage channels, providing anatomical basis for precise surgical or interventional treatment.
  5. Conservative observation strategy : Primary pneumothorax with mild symptoms and stable imaging can be observed for 4 hours before discharge for follow-up, avoiding unnecessary drainage and hospitalization.

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pneumothorax Treatment in China

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Ye Hui

Infectious Disease Center Experts

Internal Medicine

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Difficult and severe infections and fungal infections

Internal Medicine

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Xie Qing

Chief Physician, Level 2 Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases

Internal Medicine

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Sun Xiaohong

Professor , Chief Physician of the Department of Geriatrics, and Vice Chairman of the Geriatrics Specialist Branch of the Beijing Medical Association.

Internal Medicine

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