Primary spontaneous pneumothorax as a manifestation of connective tissue dysplasia (literature review)

• Main Authors: L. T Pimenov, M. Yu Smetanin, V. V Remnyakov, S. V Suslonova
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Concilium Medicum 2014-06-01
• Series: КардиоСоматика
• Subjects: connective tissue dysplasia; primary spontaneous pneumothorax; diagnosis and treatment
• Online Access: https://cardiosomatics.orscience.ru/2221-7185/article/view/45095
• ISSN: 2221-7185; 2658-5707

Based on analysis of current literature data provides information about the diagnostic criteria of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is one of the manifestations of connective tissue dysplasia. Discussed in detail the classification, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of PSP.