Thematic Review Series 2008

Pneumothorax
Marc Noppen^a, Tom De Keukeleire<sup>b

a</sup>Interventional Endoscopy Clinic, Respiratory Division, and Chief Executive Officer,
^bInterventional Endoscopic Clinic, Respiratory Division, University Hospital UZ Brussel, Brussels, Belgium

Address of Corresponding Author

Respiration 2008;76:121-127 (DOI: 10.1159/000135932)

  Key Words

• Pneumothorax, pathogenesis
• Pneumothorax, iatrogenic
• Pneumothorax, spontaneous
• Pneumothorax, traumatic

  Abstract

Pneumothorax represents a common clinical problem. An overview of relevant and updated information on epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of spontaneous (primary and secondary), catamenial, and traumatic (iatrogenic and noniatrogenic) pneumothorax is given.

Copyright © 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel

  Author Contacts

Marc Noppen, MD, PhD
Interventional Endoscopy Clinic, Respiratory Division
University Hospital UZ Brussel, 101, Laarbeeklaan
BE-1090 Brussels (Belgium)
Tel. +32 2 477 55 01, Fax +32 2 477 55 15, E-Mail marc.noppen@uzbrussel.be

  Article Information

Previous articles in this series: 1. Froudarakis ME: Diagnostic work-up of pleural effusions. Respiration 2008;75:4-13. 2. Jantz MA, Antony VB: Pathophysiology of the pleura. Respiration 2008;75:121-133. 3. Koegelenberg CFN, Diacon AH, Bolliger CT: Parapneumonic pleural effusion and empyema. Respiration 2008;75:241-250. 4. Bouros D, Pneumatikos I, Tzouvelekis A: Pleural involvement in systemic autoimmune disorders. Respiration 2008;75:361-371. 5. Greillier L, Astoul P: Mesothelioma and asbestos-related pleural diseases. Respiration 2008;76:1-15.

Number of Print Pages : 7
Number of Figures : 3, Number of Tables : 3, Number of References : 87