The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department
Pneumothoraces are a common and potentially severe condition in the emergency setting. Various pathophysiological mechanisms (spontaneous and traumatic) could be involved, consequently defining the diagnostic–therapeutic pathway. Understanding these underlying etiologies is essential for advancing d...
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| description | Pneumothoraces are a common and potentially severe condition in the emergency setting. Various pathophysiological mechanisms (spontaneous and traumatic) could be involved, consequently defining the diagnostic–therapeutic pathway. Understanding these underlying etiologies is essential for advancing diagnostic strategies and guiding therapeutic measures. Recent insights into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies focus on the role of ultrasound and the effectiveness of small-bore chest tubes in managing all types of pneumothoraces with a reduced risk of complications. Moreover, observation is emerging as a possible conservative approach in hemodynamically stable patients regardless of the etiology of the pneumothorax. This review aims to provide a valuable resource to improve diagnostic and therapeutic management, comparing traditional methods and promising, less invasive therapeutic interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df3ab22bf2934937aa9a9772f242271b2025-08-20T02:24:42ZengMDPI AGEmergency Care and Medicine2813-79142025-05-01222410.3390/ecm2020024The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency DepartmentSilvia Fattori0Gabriele Bellio1Matteo Maria Cimino2Hayato Kurihara3Emergency Surgery Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyPneumothoraces are a common and potentially severe condition in the emergency setting. Various pathophysiological mechanisms (spontaneous and traumatic) could be involved, consequently defining the diagnostic–therapeutic pathway. Understanding these underlying etiologies is essential for advancing diagnostic strategies and guiding therapeutic measures. Recent insights into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies focus on the role of ultrasound and the effectiveness of small-bore chest tubes in managing all types of pneumothoraces with a reduced risk of complications. Moreover, observation is emerging as a possible conservative approach in hemodynamically stable patients regardless of the etiology of the pneumothorax. This review aims to provide a valuable resource to improve diagnostic and therapeutic management, comparing traditional methods and promising, less invasive therapeutic interventions.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-7914/2/2/24pneumothoraxchest drainchest X-raylung ultrasound |
| spellingShingle | Silvia Fattori Gabriele Bellio Matteo Maria Cimino Hayato Kurihara The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department Emergency Care and Medicine pneumothorax chest drain chest X-ray lung ultrasound |
| title | The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department |
| title_full | The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department |
| title_fullStr | The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department |
| title_short | The Invisible Threat That Leaves You Breathless—A Literature Review on Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department |
| title_sort | invisible threat that leaves you breathless a literature review on pneumothorax in the emergency department |
| topic | pneumothorax chest drain chest X-ray lung ultrasound |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-7914/2/2/24 |
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