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July 12, 2018European Respiratory Journal146 citationsOpen Access

Recurrence rates in primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a systematic review and meta-analysis

SWSteven WalkerABAnna BibbyPHPaul Halford

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for random effects meta-analysis was 94% (p<0.0001), reflecting high heterogeneity between studies.This systematic review demonstrates a 32% PSP recurrence rate, with greatest risk in the first year. Female sex was associated with higher risk, suggesting possible sex-specific pathophysiology.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06ec4802b4a6d6a3d3d272https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00864-2018
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