Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2021; 9(35): 11043-11049
Published online Dec 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i35.11043
Ultrasound guiding the rapid diagnosis and treatment of perioperative pneumothorax: A case report
Gang Zhang, Xiao-Yan Huang, Lan Zhang
Gang Zhang, Lan Zhang, Department of Anesthesia, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital (Chengdu Sports Hospital and Chengdu Research Institute for Sports Injury), Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Xiao-Yan Huang, Department of Operation Room, the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang G conceived the clinical concept described; Zhang G and Huang XY contributed to the clinical conduct of the study, data collection, and writing of the manuscript; Zhang Lan contributed to analysis and interpretation of the collected data, writing, preparation of accompanying figures and material, and revision of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Lan Zhang, MD, Director, Doctor, Department of Anesthesia, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital (Chengdu Sports Hospital and Chengdu Research Institute for Sports Injury), No. 132 West Section 1, First-Ring Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. mzzhanggang@hotmail.com
Received: June 9, 2021
Peer-review started: June 9, 2021
First decision: July 16, 2021
Revised: July 27, 2021
Accepted: September 15, 2021
Article in press: September 15, 2021
Published online: December 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Perioperative pneumothorax is a rare but dangerous complication that requires rapid diagnosis and urgent treatment. Computed tomography is the gold standard for diagnosis pneumothorax but it is not applicable to confirm this complication during surgery. Lung ultrasonography, with the advantages of being radiation-free and convenient, can provide rapid diagnosis and treatment of pneumothorax.