Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming pediatric clinical care by enabling rapid, non-invasive assessment of respiratory and gastrointestinal ...

Objectives Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common pathology. International guidelines suggest pleurodesis for non-resolving air leak or recurrence prevention at second occurrence. This study ...

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) represents a major advancement in emergency and critical care medicine, delivering real-time imaging capabilities that are essential for rapid diagnostic and ...

Abstract: Medical imaging is crucial in detecting pneumothorax, a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by air accumulation in the pleural cavity. Chest X-Rays (CXR) and Computed ...

The authors describe a 16-year-old boy, previously healthy, who was admitted to our hospital for left-sided spontaneous pneumothorax. On physical examination he presented with marfanoid habitus.

Introduction Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) is a medical emergency where the lung collapses in the presence of underlying chronic lung disease. Current international clinical guidelines ...