Chronic pain due to talc pleurodesis for spontaneous pneumothorax.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that usually affects young adults. Talc insufflation, either as a poudrage or by using slurry, is recognized as an effective treatment. We report a case of talc that resulted in chronic debilitating pain and necessitated further surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Pain
- Pleural Diseases
- Pleurodesis
- Pneumothorax
- Talc