Pneumothorax in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a real-world experience

Abstract Background Some patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) develop pneumothorax. However, the characteristics of pneumothorax in patients with IPF have not been elucidated. The purpose of this study was to clarify the clinical course, actual management, and treatment outcomes of pneu...

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Main Authors: Ryo Yamazaki, Osamu Nishiyama, Kyuya Gose, Sho Saeki, Hiroyuki Sano, Takashi Iwanaga, Yuji Tohda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-020-01370-w