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Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax in an adolescent: A case report with review of diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis and is exceptionally uncommon in adolescents. We report a 14-year-old girl with early menarche and heavy …

Published: March 21, 2026, midnight
Surgical strategies for spontaneous pneumothorax: a narrative review.

Spontaneous pneumothorax encompasses both primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP), which differ in etiology and recurrence risk. Surgical management aims to control air leaks and prevent recurrence …

Published: March 18, 2026, midnight
Anesthetic Management of a Patient With Bernard-Soulier Syndrome and Catamenial Hemothorax for Thoracotomy: A Case Report.

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of the platelet surface glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, leading to defective platelet adhesion and increased bleeding risk. Catamenial hemothorax, …

Published: Oct. 15, 2025, midnight
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Catamenial Pneumothorax : A Report of Five Cases Treated by Diaphragm Reefing with and without Chemical Pleurodesis.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP), the most common manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome, is a rare form of primary spontaneous pneumothorax that occurs in women of reproductive age. Although CP is usually …

Published: March 22, 2025, midnight
Endometriosis presenting as catamenial pneumothorax, pneumopericardium and pneumoperitoneum.

A nulliparous woman in her late 30s with a history of pericardial patch repair for atrial septal defect and completed treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis 9 years ago presented with chest …

Published: Jan. 7, 2025, midnight
Outcomes and Trends of Open Thoracotomy and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Surgical Management of Catamenial Pneumothorax: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of a Thai Population.

Background Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is characterized by pneumothorax associated with menstrual cycles and thoracic endometriosis. This study aimed to review the outcomes and trends for surgical treatment of CP in …

Published: Nov. 20, 2024, midnight
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