Treatment of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Is VATS Superior to Non-operative Management?

Background/Purpose: Several management options exist for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors associated with poor outcomes and evaluate long-term recurrence rates of both operative and non-operative treatments. Methods: A single-center review was performed of children with PSP from 2011 to 2018. Treatment was guided by surgeon-preference and follow-up data were collected by clinic visit …