[Bilateral hypertensive pneumothorax: clinical case in newborn (author's transl)]

A case of bilateral pneumothorax in a newborn infant is described. The AA. underline the absolute usefulness of the neonatologist in the delivery room in order to try obtaining very good results in tragic situations. Its treatment, started in the delivery room, continued afterwards in the intensive care unit. The newborn was discharged in 20th day perfectly recovered. A follow up study after one year has not detected any pathologic report.