Table 3 Characteristics and outcome of PNX/PNM
From: Risk factors of pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum in COVID-19: a matched case–control study
PNX/PNM (n = 24) | |
|---|---|
Days from symptom onset to PNX/PNM | 24.5 (18.5–35.25) |
Days from intubation to PNX/PNM | 16.5 (9–28.5) |
Pneumomediastinum with pneumothorax | 5 |
Pneumomediastinum without pneumothorax | 5 |
Pneumothorax | 19 |
Right | 13 (68.42) |
Left | 3 (15.79) |
Both | 3 (15.79) |
Pneumothorax management | |
Chest drainage | 16 (84.21) |
Observation | 3 (15.79) |
Outcome | |
Resolved | 15 (62.5) |
Remaining | 9 (37.5) |
Recurrence of PNX | 2 (10.53) |