Cough-induced bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax

Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Oct;90(4):1363-5. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.04.024.

Abstract

We report an otherwise healthy man who presented with bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema induced by a bout of coughing. Although this condition is rare, most patients can be treated nonsurgically with the expectation of full recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cough / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / etiology
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / therapy
  • Pneumopericardium / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumopericardium / etiology
  • Pneumopericardium / therapy
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / etiology*
  • Pneumothorax / therapy
  • Radiography
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / therapy