title: [The treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax. A report on 160 cases].
abstract: The results achieved in the treatment of 160 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax in 1976-1986 are examined. Pleural aspiration drainage was practised in 141 cases and produced a permanent cure. 5 cases were surgically treated. Hospitalisation time was less than 16 days in 110 cases.
authors.affiliation: U.S.S.L. n. 8 Lombardia, Busto Arsizio.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salatino
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sgro
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berra
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Salatino
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Il trattamento del pneumotorace spontaneo. Osservazione di 160 casi.