Rare complication spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 patients: A single center experience
Türkan Tüzün,
Yasin Ekinci
Abstract:Introduction: We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with spontaneous pneumothorax (SPT) and pneumomediastinum (SPM) due to COVID-19 pneumonia.
Methodology: This retrospective study evaluated inpatients at a COVID-19 pandemic hospital. Between March 11, 2020 and March 31, 2021, patients who developed complications of spontaneous pneumothorax (SPT) and pneumomediastinum (SPM) with a confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method were included.
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