Sep 17, 2014 · Pneumothorax ex vacuo is important to recognize as a possible cause of pneumothorax following therapeutic thoracentesis. This is a benign entity which doesn't benefit …

Mar 19, 2025 · Pneumothorax ex vacuo is an uncommon complication of lobar lung collapse, particularly right upper lobe collapse.

Ex vacuo pneumothorax is a form of pneumothorax that occurs after pleural intervention, such as thoracentesis when the lung is unable to expand to fully fill the pleural space. Unlike other …

The pneumothorax spontaneously resolves when the bronchial obstruction is relieved and the lobe reexpands. Recognition of pneumothorax ex vacuo is crucial in directing treatment to …

Pneumothorax ex vacuo is a rare type of pneumothorax which forms adjacent to an atelectatic lobe. [1] It is seen preferentially with atelectasis of the right upper lobe and is the result of rapid …

Aug 1, 2005 · Ex vacuo pneumothorax results from the rapid removal of pleural fluid in patients who do not have the capacity for rapid lung reexpansion. Several hypotheses have been …

We identified 34 patients (12.1%) who developed a pneumothorax following 39 tho-racenteses (8.8%) and then identified a subset of patients with pneumothorax “ex vacuo” defined as a …

Pneumothorax ex vacuo (“without vaccuum”) is a type of pneumothorax that can develop in patients with large pleural effusions. Unlike spontaneous or tension pneumothoraces, …

Pneumothorax ex vacuo and trapped lung represent challenging clinical entities, especially in the context of pre-existing comorbidities. This case report outlines the diagnostic and …

Recognition of pneumothorax ex vacuo is crucial in directing treatment to relieve the bronchial obstruction rather than inserting a chest tube into the pleural space. Pneumothorax ex vacuo …