Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 58(7): 429-430
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1240848
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Thoracoscopic Treatment of Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Pregnant Woman: A Case of Ectopic Deciduosis

Y.-D. Kim1 , K.-O. Min2 , S.-W. Moon3
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
  • 2Department of Clinical Pathology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • 3Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Publication History

received October 13, 2009

Publication Date:
04 October 2010 (online)

Abstract

We report here on a case of recurrent pneumothorax during pregnancy, which was successfully treated with thoracoscopic surgery. This report describes the intraoperative and histopathological findings of diaphragmatic and pulmonary ectopic deciduosis. Our case highlights the need for all surgeons to explore the diaphragm when performing surgery to treat pneumothorax in a woman, even if she is pregnant.

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Seok-Whan Moon

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
College of Medicine
The Catholic University of Korea
St. Paul's Hospital

620–56, Jeonnong-Dong, Dongdaemun-Gu

130–709 Seoul

Republic of Korea

Phone: +82 29 58 24 47

Fax: +82 29 58 24 77

Email: swmoon@catholic.ac.kr

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