Tension and Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax during Pregnancy: A Case Report

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Pneumothorax in pregnancy is uncommon but potentially devastating condition as tension pneumothorax can result with sudden respiratory compromise.We herein report a case of a 29-year old Kuwaiti primigravida with tension and recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, which was managed with intercostal chest drain on two occasions.There is no approved guideline to manage this condition during pregnancy.Treatment options include conservative with chest drain and surgical, which includes either video-assisted thoracoscopy or thoracotomy.

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