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Pneumothorax due to electrical burn.

A H Khan1, R J Siddiqui

  • 1Department of Surgery, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|March 26, 1999
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High voltage electrical burns can cause early and delayed pneumothorax. Prompt diagnosis and intercostal tube drainage effectively treated this serious complication.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Medicine
  • Electrical Injury Management

Background:

  • Electrical injuries, particularly high-voltage incidents, pose significant risks to thoracic structures.
  • Pneumothorax is a known but less common complication of chest wall trauma.
  • The timing of pneumothorax development post-injury can vary, impacting clinical presentation.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old male sustained a high-voltage (1100 KV) electrical burn on the right chest wall.
  • The patient presented with both early and delayed (15 days post-burn) right-sided pneumothorax.
  • Clinical examination and chest X-ray confirmed the diagnosis of pneumothorax.

Findings:

  • High-voltage electrical burns can lead to delayed thoracic complications like pneumothorax.

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  • Intercostal tube drainage with an underwater seal is an effective treatment for electrical burn-induced pneumothorax.
  • Timely intervention is crucial for managing respiratory compromise in these patients.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring for delayed complications after high-voltage electrical injuries.
    • Understanding the potential for delayed pneumothorax is critical for optimizing patient care protocols.
    • Thoracic surgeons and emergency physicians should consider pneumothorax in the differential diagnosis of chest pain or respiratory distress following electrical burns.