Catamenial and Noncatamenial, Endometriosis-related or Nonendometriosis-related Pneumothorax Referred for Surgery

Abstract

Our experience shows that (1) CP and/or endometriosis-related pneumothoraces account for an important percentage of spontaneous pneumothoraces referred for surgery, (2) diaphragmatic abnormalities seem to play a fundamental role in their pathogenesis, and (3) management is difficult because of the high recurrence rate.