Ces radiol. 2018, 72(1):13-17 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2018/002

Spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary barotraumaCase report

Jan Malý1, Vladimír Koblížek2, Martin Blažek2, Lukáš Maršík3, Eva Kočová1
1 Radiologická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové
2 Plicní klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové
3 Kardiochirurgická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové

Spontaneous pneumothorax remains a significant health problem. However, with time, some improvements have been made to knowledge of pathogenesis, diagnostics and both conservative and surgical approaches to treatment. The incidence of spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with normal visceral pleura is very uncommon. Rupture of a subpleural bleb or bulla is thought to be responsible in many cases. They may develop as a result of pulmonary barotrauma, typically in divers or air travellers. We present a patient with spontaneous pneumothorax who put herself at risk of pulmonary barotrauma by free-diving and frequent air travelling.

Keywords: barotrauma, bulla, spontaneous pneumothorax, computed tomography

Accepted: February 22, 2018; Published: March 1, 2018  Show citation

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Malý J, Koblížek V, Blažek M, Maršík L, Kočová E. Spontaneous pneumothorax and pulmonary barotrauma. Ces radiol. 2018;72(1):13-17. doi: 10.55095/CesRadiol2018/002.
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