Cran I R, Rumball C A
Thorax. 1967 Sep;22(5):462-5. doi: 10.1136/thx.22.5.462.
Nine hundred and ninety-four cases of spontaneous pneumothorax which occurred in Royal Air Force personnel over a period of 22 years are reviewed. They are analysed in relation to age, side of occurrence, activity at the time of onset, and seasonal occurrence. Some clinical and radiological findings are presented and the incidence of recurrence is described (the possible association with emphysematous bullae is mentioned). Methods of treatment are discussed and those found most suitable for the special requirements of R.A.F. personnel are described. Spontaneous pneumothorax is thought to be more commonly diagnosed now and an increasing incidence in the R.A.F. in recent years is demonstrated.
回顾了在22年期间发生于皇家空军人员中的994例自发性气胸病例。对其按年龄、发病侧、发病时的活动情况及季节性发病进行了分析。介绍了一些临床和放射学检查结果，并描述了复发率（提及了与肺气肿性大疱可能的关联）。讨论了治疗方法，并阐述了那些最适合皇家空军人员特殊需求的治疗方法。自发性气胸目前被认为诊断更为常见，且近年来皇家空军中的发病率呈上升趋势。
