[en] Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition that is often misdiagnosed. It is defined as spontaneous pneumothorax occuring within 72 hours before or after onset of menstruation. Etiology is unknown but could be linked to endometriosis. Treatment is medicosurgical: thoracoscopy for pleural abrasion and hormonotherapy to avoid recurrence.
Disciplines :
Cardiovascular & respiratory systems Surgery
Author, co-author :
Pappalardo, E.
LAUNGANI, Alexis ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Chirurgie maxillo-faciale et plastique
DURIEUX, Rodolphe ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Chirurgie cardio-vasculaire
DEKOSTER, Guy ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Chirurgie cardio-vasculaire
Limet, Raymond ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Chirurgie cardio-vasculaire et thoracique
Language :
English
Title :
Catamenial Pneumothorax: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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