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Tension pneumothorax in a patient with Covid-19 pneumonia initially misdiagnosed as volvulus.
Yang, James; Trivedi, Aakash; Zuberi, Jamshed.
  • Yang J; Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, United States of America.
  • Trivedi A; Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, United States of America.
  • Zuberi J; Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, United States of America.
J Pak Med Assoc ; 73(3): 681-683, 2023 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2287530
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Tension pneumothorax is a condition that can present with a myriad of symptoms, including chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and tachycardia. If left untreated, these signs and symptoms can progress to shock causing haemodynamic collapse and even death. At times, it may be difficult to identify tension pneumothorax. We present the case of a 59-year-old male with a prolonged initial hospital course that eventually led to a diagnosis of tension pneumothorax with the use of CT scans rather than traditional X-rays. This case reinforces the idea that clinicians should have a wide differential diagnosis in mind when dealing with vague symptoms and should not hesitate to use different diagnostic modalities to help confirm a diagnosis.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumothorax / Intestinal Volvulus / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Pak Med Assoc Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: JPMA.5269

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumothorax / Intestinal Volvulus / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Pak Med Assoc Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: JPMA.5269