Massive spontaneous pneumothorax with mediastinal shift in a 14-year-old with pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report
This case underscores the importance of early recognition and management of SSP in TB patients, particularly in resource-limited settings. Prompt chest tube insertion and ATT are critical to preventing morbidity and mortality.
Authors
- Ziad Hussein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9129-853X)
- Mohamed Jayte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2204-0384)
- M Dávid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3858-8535)
- A. Hersi
- Abishir Mohamud Hirsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0188-6512)
- Abdisalam Ahmed Sandeyl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7328-3195)
Institutions
- Kampala International University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111422
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52