A novel structural risk index for primary spontaneous pneumothorax: Ankara Numune Risk Index

Background: In this study, we aimed to reveal a novel risk index as a structural risk marker for primary spontanoeus pneumothorax using body mass index and chest height, structural risk factors for pneumothorax development. Methods: Records of 86 cases admitted between February 2014 and January 2015...

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Main Authors: Yucel Akkas, Neslihan Gulay Peri, Bulent Kocer, Tevfik Kaplan, Aslihan Alhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-07-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958415001232