Table 2 Respiratory and radiological characteristics of included patients
From: COVID-19 and spontaneous pneumothorax: a survival analysis
Side of pneumothorax (frequency (%)) | Left | 24 (40.7%) |
|---|---|---|
Right | 24 (40.7%) | |
Bilateral | 11 (18.6%) | |
Size of pneumothorax (percentage of lung, mean (SD)) | 21.73 (15.96) | |
Mode of breathing at the diagnosis of pneumothorax | Mechanical ventilation (frequency (%)) | 12 (21.4%) |
NIV (frequency (%)) | 8 (14.3%) | |
Reserved mask (frequency (%)) | 22 (39.3%) | |
Simple mask (frequency (%)) | 14 (25%) | |
Mechanical ventilation | Frequency (%) | 22 (32.8%) |
Days, Mean (SD) | 12.62 (10.80) | |
Right lung Bullae | Existence (frequency (%)) | 15 (22.4%) |
Number (mean (SD)) | 2.00 (1.30) | |
Left lung bullae | Existence (frequency (%)) | 15 (22.4%) |
Number (mean (SD)) | 2.46 (2.32) | |
Pleural effusion (frequency (%)) | 15 (22.4%) | |
Fungal ball (frequency (%)) | 5 (7.5%) | |