Spontaneous pneumothorax as unusual presenting symptom of COVID-19 pneumonia: surgical management and pathological findings.

Roberto BelliniMaria Chiara SalandiniSerena CuttinStefania MauroPaolo ScarpazzaChristian Cotsoglou

Published in: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (2020)

Although rarely, COVID-19 may present with spontaneous pneumothorax. Lung surgery for pneumothorax in COVID-19 patients can be safely and effectively performed when necessary.

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coronavirus disease
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