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Primary spontaneous pneumothorax: Treatment practices in Australia
Author(s) -
Sutherland Michael,
Burdon Jonathan,
Hart David
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
respirology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.857
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1440-1843
pISSN - 1323-7799
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1843.2000.00264.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pneumothorax , family medicine , intensive care medicine , surgery
Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine treatment practices for spontaneous pneumothorax (PTX) in Australia. Methodology: A questionnaire regarding treatment of PTX was posted to all medically qualified members of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand resident in Australia. Results: Fifty‐three per cent ( n = 226) of questionnaires were returned. Twenty‐one responses were judged to be informal and rejected from analysis. The results indicate a general agreement in the treatment of small and large PTX but a wide variation in PTX of intermediate size. Conclusion: Opinion regarding the optimal treatment for PTX of intermediate size was found to vary considerably. There is a need for evidence‐based development and publication of best practice guidelines for PTX.