Abstract
Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax prompts surgical intervention. Even though the underlying pathology is still not clear, there is an increased risk of spontaneous pneumothorax of the opposite lung. In many cases patients' wish to know the risk of a further event on the opposite side and whether prophylactic surgery would be of benefit.
Highlights
Background/Introduction Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax prompts surgical intervention
What is the risk of subsequent contralateral spontaneous pneumothorax following surgical management of a unilateral pneumothorax?
We identified 64 cases of unilateral pneumothorax managed with VATS surgical interventions, after excluding cases secondary to cystic fibrosis
Summary
Background/Introduction Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax prompts surgical intervention. What is the risk of subsequent contralateral spontaneous pneumothorax following surgical management of a unilateral pneumothorax? From World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons 25th Anniversary Congress, Edinburgh Edinburgh, UK. Even though the underlying pathology is still not clear, there is an increased risk of spontaneous pneumothorax of the opposite lung.
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