Bajaj T, Malik B, Thangarasu S. Tension Bullae With Peripheral Pneumothorax.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2020;
8:2324709620963646. [PMID:
33030072 PMCID:
PMC7550932 DOI:
10.1177/2324709620963646]
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Abstract
The differentiation between tension bullae, chronic tension pneumothorax, and atypical pneumothorax is difficult just from history and physical examination alone. A chest X-ray may help determine the underlying etiology; however, further imaging with computed tomography in stable patients may be necessary for accurate assessment of size, number, and location before considering any interventions. In this article, we present a rare case report of tension bullae with peripheral pneumothorax and recommend against needle thoracostomy in stable patients with tension bullae in order to obtain further imaging that may result in a change in the standard management.
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