Spontaneous Pneumothorax due to Ectopic Deciduosis: A Case Report

Dudek W, Schreiner W, Strehl J, Sirbu H (2014)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports Thieme Open / Thieme Medical Publishers

Book Volume: 3

Pages Range: 58-60

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1383511

Abstract

This report presents a 20-week pregnant 38-year-old woman with right-sided pneumothorax due to pulmonary deciduosis. Initial pleural drainage was ineffective. Video-assisted thoracoscopy revealed areas of consolidation within the lung parenchyma. A wedge resection with partial pleurectomy was performed. Histopathological examination showed subpleural decidual implants. The patient made a full recovery and was discharged on day 5. Videoscopic inspection of the lung parenchyma and pleura with resection of decidual foci is the recommended treatment for pneumothorax in pregnant women with pleuropulmonary deciduosis in whom classical pleural drainage is ineffective.

Authors with CRIS profile

Wojciech Dudek Department of Thoracic Surgery Waldemar Schreiner Department of Thoracic Surgery Horia Sirbu Professur für Thoraxchirurgie

How to cite

APA:

Dudek, W., Schreiner, W., Strehl, J., & Sirbu, H. (2014). Spontaneous Pneumothorax due to Ectopic Deciduosis: A Case Report. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 3(1), 58-60. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1383511

MLA:

Dudek, Wojciech, et al. "Spontaneous Pneumothorax due to Ectopic Deciduosis: A Case Report." Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports 3.1 (2014): 58-60.

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