Clinical manifestations of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in pediatric patients: an analysis of 78 patients.

Background: The aims of this investigation were to explore primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) in pediatric patients and to evaluate the clinical manifestations and outcomes of the PSP.

Methods: Seventy-eight patients diagnosed with PSP between January 2004 and December 2009 was retrospectively studied. The clinical data on demographics, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic approach, and outcomes were collected and analyzed.