Age-Specific Body Shape Characteristics in the Onset of Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Comparison Between Teens and 20s
The study highlights significant differences in body shape characteristics between teenagers and individuals in their 20s at the onset of SP. These findings emphasize the need for age-specific considerations in the clinical approach to this condition. Further research is required to understand the underlying mechanisms and to optimize treatment strategies accordingly.
Authors
- Naoya Ishibashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8587-0439)
- Ryo Nonomura
- Takanobu Sasaki
- Yutaka Oshima
- Ryuga Yabe
- Takafumi Sugawara
Institutions
- Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital (JP)
- Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71922
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.26