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