Pneumothorax in human immunodeficiency virus infected patients

• Published in: Cirugia Española Vol. 84; no. 4; p. 221
• Main Authors: Cabrera-Cordero, José A, Adefna-Pérez, Radamés I, Leal-Mursulí, Armando, Castellanos-González, Juan Antonio, Izquierdo-Lara, Francoise T, Cabrera-Alfonso, Suset
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.10.2008
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - mortality; Bronchopneumonia - etiology; Bronchopneumonia - mortality; Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects; Female; HIV Infections - complications; HIV Infections - mortality; Humans; Immunocompromised Host; Male; Pneumocystis carinii; Pneumonia, Pneumocystis - etiology; Pneumonia, Pneumocystis - mortality; Pneumothorax - etiology; Pneumothorax - mortality; Postoperative Complications; Prognosis; Time Factors

The respiratory system still continues to be a common place which deteriorates in HIV patients. Among the signs and symptoms, is the occurrence of a pneumothorax due to trauma and infections and is a cause of aggravation for these patients. The present study attempts to identify and characterise the...