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Ann Thorac Surg 2003;76:1740-1741
© 2003 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Case report

Chronic pain due to talc pleurodesis for spontaneous pneumothorax

Richard Milton, FRCSa*, Alex R. J. Cale, FRCSa

a East Yorkshire Heart Center, Castlehill Hospital, Hull, United Kingdom

Accepted for publication April 3, 2003.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Milton, East Yorkshire Heart Center, Castlehill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, Hull HU16 5JQ, United Kingdom
e-mail: richardmilton{at}doctors.org.uk

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that usually affects young adults. Talc insufflation, either as a poudrage or by using slurry, is recognized as an effective treatment. We report a case of talc that resulted in chronic debilitating pain and necessitated further surgery.




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