Successful Treatment of Persistent Pneumothorax in a Very Preterm Neonate Using Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis: A Case Report From Western Odisha.

Persistent pneumothorax is defined as pneumothorax persisting for more than five days, and it is a difficult condition to treat. Autologous blood patch pleurodesis (ABPP) is a recognized treatment technique for adults and pediatric age groups; however, limited data are available for neonates, with only one case reported from India. In our case, we report a rare and successful application of ABPP in a neonate with persistent pneumothorax lasting 14 days, marking a potentially valuable intervention pathway in similar settings.