title: Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax.
abstract: The optimal management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax remains the subject of considerable controversy. During the last few years, however, interesting new data on pathogenesis and various treatment techniques have been published, which have led to the publication of some interesting and thought-provoking opinion articles. The author reviews the latest developments in pneumothorax pathophysiology and management.
authors.affiliation: Interventional Endoscopy Clinic Academic Hospital, Brussels, Belgium. marc.noppen@az.vub.ac.be
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Noppen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic