Pulmonary Self-Study Resources-Pneumothorax: Updates in Incidence, Management, and Treatment Options

Pneumothorax: Updates in Incidence, Management, and Treatment Options - Video

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Video Summary

The video transcript provides an overview of primary and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, as well as management and treatment options. The speakers discuss the feasibility of conservative management for large primary spontaneous pneumothorax and highlight the rationale and supporting data for this approach. They emphasize the importance of treating the patient rather than the X-ray and emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach to pleural services. Special populations with a higher risk of pneumothorax recurrence, such as those with underlying lung diseases, are also discussed, along with the timing of definitive treatment in these patients. The speakers also touch on the use of autologous blood patch pleurodesis and endobronchial therapies for persistent air leaks. The importance of tailoring treatment to individual patients and considering their preferences and goals is emphasized throughout the presentation. Finally, the speakers highlight the need for a robust pleural program to deliver outpatient care and discuss the different drainage devices and techniques available for managing pneumothorax.

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Asset Type Video

Curriculum Category Pleural Disease

Curriculum Subcategory Pneumothorax

Speaker George Cheng

Speaker Yun Chor, Gary Lee

Speaker Joseph Mammarappallil

Speaker Priya Patel

Keywords

spontaneous pneumothorax

management options

treatment options

conservative management

multidisciplinary approach

recurrence risk

definitive treatment

blood patch pleurodesis

endobronchial therapies

tailoring treatment