Clinical Predictors of Early Treatment Failure After Tube Thoracostomy in First-Episode Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Abstract
Keywords
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
- Tube thoracostomy
- Persistent air leak
- Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Supporting Institution
Ethical Statement
References
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Tuba Şahinoğlu
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0000-0002-1085-4865
Türkiye
Dursun Öz
0009-0004-3186-0254
Türkiye
Kübra Altıntaş
0009-0007-5813-9338
Türkiye
Atilla Can
0000-0002-9603-2861
Türkiye
Hüseyin Yıldıran
0000-0003-0126-2531
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 1, 2026
Submission Date
July 27, 2026
Acceptance Date
August 17, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 2