Comparative Analysis of Demographic Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes in Primary Versus Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the differences between primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) in demographic and clinical features, management trends, and outcomes, alongside assessing recurrence risk factors in spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) patients.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study at New Damietta Hospital, Al-Azhar University, examined data from adults diagnosed with SP, differentiating between PSP and SSP types based on clinical and radiological criteria, to analyze demographics, clinical characteristics, management strategies, and outcomes.

Results: In a study of 170 patients, 42.

A Prospective Study of Chest Trauma Scoring System as A Morbidity and Mortality Predictor in Patients with Blunt Chest Trauma.

Background: Predicting the outcome of blunt chest trauma by scoring systems is of utmost value. We aimed to assess the role of the chest trauma scoring system (CTS) in predicting blunt chest trauma outcomes among Egyptians.

Methods: A prospective observational study included 45 patients admitted to the cardiothoracic emergency unit of Al-Azhar University hospitals.