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Assisted Reproductive Technology in Women with Endometriosis and a History of Catamenial Pneumothorax: Reproductive Outcomes and Safety Considerations.

To describe reproductive outcomes and clinical safety considerations associated with assisted reproductive technology (ART) in women with a history of surgically treated catamenial pneumothorax (thoracic endometriosis syndrome).

Published: Feb. 1, 2026, midnight
Thoracic endometriosis syndrome posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in a low-resource setting: a case report.

Thoracic endometriosis syndrome is an uncommon condition defined by the existence of functional endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity, specifically in the pleura, lung parenchyma, or airways. We present …

Published: Jan. 21, 2026, midnight
Management of strangulated, perforated gastrothorax with resultant tension pneumothorax secondary to an iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia: a case report.

Diaphragmatic hernias arise when a defect in the diaphragmatic musculotendinous framework allows the abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity, which can be further complicated by visceral incarceration, …

Published: Jan. 7, 2026, midnight
Thoracic Endometriosis Syndrome: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis of Surgical Outcomes Among 1,182 patients over 25 years.

Without standardized guidelines, the management of thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) continues to fuel debate. Previous reviews have reported poor outcomes but lack data on complications, hospital length of stay (LOS) …

Published: Dec. 17, 2025, midnight
Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Review of Underlying Etiologies and Diagnostic Imaging Modalities.

This review focuses on the diverse etiologies of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) and the crucial role of imaging in their diagnosis. Unlike primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is typically due …

Published: Nov. 7, 2025, midnight
Catamenial pneumothorax with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical resection and hormonal therapy: A four-year recurrence-free case.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis. We report a case of CP with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical …

Published: Nov. 5, 2025, midnight
Catamenial Pneumothorax Without Thoracic Endometriosis: A Case Report From the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region.

Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare clinical condition first described over seven decades ago. It typically occurs within 72 hours before or after menstruation and is most frequently observed in women …

Published: Oct. 18, 2025, 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
Whispers of the Lungs: Unraveling the Mystery of Catamenial Pneumothorax.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition marked by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of menstruation. It is also the most prevalent manifestation …

Published: Oct. 9, 2025, midnight
A 39 years old woman with thoracic endometriosis presents with recurrent catamenial Pneumothorax: A case report.

Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax (RCP) is an infrequent medical condition predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the repeated occurrence of pneumothorax, resulting in either partial or complete …

Published: Sept. 5, 2025, midnight
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