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International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure
Published on: March 12, 2020
[Catamenial pneumothorax: a rare spontaneous pneumothorax associated with the menstrual cycle]
Tzu-Yun Chuang1, Yu-Chu Chung, Mei-Ling Yeh
1Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Graduate Institute of Nursing, School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC.
Abstract:
Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare clinical condition that may be difficult to diagnose. Catamenial pneumothorax is defined as spontaneous pneumothorax that occurs within 72 hours before or after the onset of menstruation. It occurs in the right lung in 91.7% of cases. However, the exact pathogenic mechanism and optimal management of catamenial pneumothorax remain unclear. Patients may suffer extensive psychological stress during prolonged diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and follow-up. This article discusses common issues related to catamenial pneumothorax pathogenic mechanisms, symptoms, diagnostic and optimal management, health problems, and nursing care, and provides the opinions of nursing staff with actual case experience.
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