Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax Following Helicopter Travel In High Altitude Areas

Authors

  • Soumia Peter Department of Internal Medicine, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab,
  • Navjot Singh Department of Medicine, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab,
  • Prasant Peter Department of Radiodiagnosis, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.12621

Keywords:

Primary spontaneous pneumothorax, helicopter travel, altitude

Abstract

A young healthy soldier, non smoker with no previous lung disease, presented with two separate episodes of primary spontaneous pneumothorax within six months, both preceded by low level helicopter travel  during high altitude postings. This diagnosis must be considered in patients with acute onset chest pain and dyspnoea even when other risk factors are seemingly absent. Recurrence is common and so this differential must be kept in mind even after complete treatment of a previous episode.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 12 No. 03 July 13 Page 331-333

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.12621

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Published

2013-06-24

How to Cite

Peter, S., Singh, N., & Peter, P. (2013). Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax Following Helicopter Travel In High Altitude Areas. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 12(3), 331–333. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.12621

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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