Spontaneous Pneumothorax and Alpha 1 -Antitrypsin Deficiency

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the relationship between spontaneous pneumothorax and alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
• Presented a case of a young woman with low alpha-1-antitrypsin levels.
• Documented recurrent episodes of spontaneous pneumothorax.
• Interventions included pleuroscopy, apical lung resection, and pleurodesis.
• The patient experienced repeated pneumothorax events.
• Surgical interventions were necessary to manage her condition.