Chronic pain due to talc pleurodesis for spontaneous pneumothorax

Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Nov;76(5):1740-1. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00687-8.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that usually affects young adults. Talc insufflation, either as a poudrage or by using slurry, is recognized as an effective treatment. We report a case of talc that resulted in chronic debilitating pain and necessitated further surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Chronic Disease
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pain / physiopathology
  • Pleural Diseases / etiology*
  • Pleural Diseases / pathology
  • Pleural Diseases / surgery
  • Pleurodesis / adverse effects*
  • Pleurodesis / methods
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / therapy*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Talc / administration & dosage
  • Talc / adverse effects*
  • Thoracotomy / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Talc