Primary spontaneous pneumothorax in a term neonate

Afr Health Sci. 2022 Dec;22(4):178-181. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v22i4.21.

Abstract

Pneumothorax is a rare but recognized cause of respiratory distress in the newborn. It can occur spontaneously or post-traumatic. We report our experience in a term male neonate who had primary spontaneous pneumothorax. He had no surgical intervention but completely recovered with conservative management and supplemental oxygen.

MeSH terms

  • Dyspnea
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pneumothorax* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax* / etiology
  • Pneumothorax* / surgery