Risk of pneumothorax in pneumoconiosis patients in Taiwan: a retrospective cohort study.

Jo-Hui PanChih-Hung ChengChao-Ling WangChia-Yen DaiChau-Chyun Sheu Ming-Ju TsaiJen-Yu HungInn-Wen Chong

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Our study revealed a higher risk of pneumothorax in pneumoconiosis patients and suggested potential risk factors in these patients. Clinicians should be aware about the risk of pneumothorax in pneumoconiosis patients.

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