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What is the definition of pneumothorax?
A collection of air within the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall
What is the classification of spontaneous pneumothorax?
Primary and secondary
According to the BTS, patients over 50 years or with significant smoking history should be labeled as SSP because:
There is a high likelihood of pathologic lung changes even with normal CXR
What percentage of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax experience recurrent pneumothorax?
~30%
In terms of epidemiology, in what age group does primary spontaneous pneumothorax occur more frequently?
Younger patients
What distinguishes secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) from primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP)?
The involvement of underlying lung disease
What is the peak incidence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
16-25 years
What is the peak incidence of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
60-65 years
What is the most common cause of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Ruptured subpleural apical blebs
Which lung disease is most commonly associated with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
COPD
What is the primary risk factor for primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Smoking
In which population does catamenial pneumothorax primarily occur?
Women with endometriosis
What is the characteristic manifestation of catamenial pneumothorax?
Chest pain and dyspnea only during menstruation
What is the mechanism of tension pneumothorax development?
Progressive accumulation of air causing ipsilateral lung collapse and mediastinal shift
Learn about the definition and classification of pneumothorax, including spontaneous pneumothorax and its subtypes. Explore the collection of air within the pleural space and its impact on pulmonary collapse.
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