Abstract
Two cases of bilateral pneumothorax are reported in drug addicts; only one such case has been previously reported. They presented ostensibly as spontaneous pneumothoraces; however, meticulous history and physical examination proved them to be traumatic. Causes of spontaneous pneumothoraces are presented. Self-injection must be considered in the clinical differential diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 645-647 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Chest |
| Volume | 86 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine