Spontaneous Haemopneumothorax

Spontaneous haemopneumothorax (SHP) is a rare, potential life-threatening emergency. Patients suffering from spontaneous haemopneumothorax can present at the emergency department with dyspnoea and unexplained signs of significant hypovolemia. Discussion about patient selection, timing and technique...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2011-09, Vol.111 (5), p.323-326
Main Authors: MUFTY, H, DE LEERSNIJDER, J, MARIËN, S, LERUT, T, VAN RAEMDONCK, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
General aspects
Hemopneumothorax - diagnostic imaging
Hemopneumothorax - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Spontaneous haemopneumothorax (SHP) is a rare, potential life-threatening emergency. Patients suffering from spontaneous haemopneumothorax can present at the emergency department with dyspnoea and unexplained signs of significant hypovolemia. Discussion about patient selection, timing and technique of operation is still alive. Standard chest roentgenogram is the most useful way to diagnose spontaneous haemopneumothorax, although false negative results exist. In most cases, initial conservative treatment requires later surgical intervention. So early surgical management is needed. In haemodynamic stable patients without any contra-indications, VATS is the preferred treatment method. However there's still discussion about the timing of surgery in hemodynamically instable patients.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2011.11680763