Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol. 65 No. 4 (2025): July 2025

Chest drainage for neonatal spontaneous pneumothorax: a rare case report in a rural area

Patty, Elisabeth Ernawati (Unknown)
Soegianto, Sugi Deny Pranoto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2025

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax can occur in a term neonate male through a wide variety of mechanisms, including traumatic disruption of the barriers between tissues and air, generation by infectious sources, or spontaneously through alveolar disruption. The maternal risk factor was anhydramnion with a bad obstetric history. Predisposing factors were male sex, neonate born by cesarean section, and the presence of respiratory distress syndrome. Conservative treatment was adopted for neonatal pneumothorax with mild symptoms, good general condition, and small pneumothorax. This included proper sedation, oxygen inhalation, and anti-infection therapy. If there is a presence of respiratory distress, abnormal blood gas levels, and cardiovascular instability, definitive management was evident, including expectant therapy, thoracentesis, or chest drainage. Early recognition and prompt treatment of pneumothorax were key to good outcomes in this case.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...