Spontaneous pneumothorax during pregnancy

South Med J. 2002 May;95(5):555-8.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax complicating pregnancy is rare. Only 41 cases have been previously published. We describe a case of spontaneous pneumothorax successfully treated with tube thoracostomy during the 38th week of pregnancy. Under epidural anesthesia, the patient had vaginal delivery of a healthy male infant 36 hours after tube thoracostomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pneumothorax* / diagnosis
  • Pneumothorax* / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications* / surgery
  • Thoracostomy