Initial surgery occurred in 1996.
2006-09-21 12:42:44 · 8 answers · asked by JJ 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
The Short Answer: Yes.
The Long Answer: I have had numerous spontaneous pneumothorax problems over the last 10 years or so. I have had thorascopic surgery to close the blebs a few times and, one time, a small piece of my lung that was too badly damaged to repair was removed.
However, that's MY story. I know people who have had the same problem, had surgery once, and never had to worry about it again.
So, this depends completely on the cause for your pneumothorax and, as others suggest, a conversation with your doctor would be prudent if you are concerned.
2006-09-25 09:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by r3v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could. There's no reason it couldn't. Doesn't mean it will. It's more likely it won't. Pneumothoraces aren't that common in the normal population. Is there some reason you're worrying about a recurring pneumothorax 10 years later? Injury or disease can cause a pneumothorax. Ask your doctor and tell him why you're asking.
2006-09-21 12:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spontaneous pneumothorax is caused by bursting of congenital blebs on the lung. If there are others, they could burst as well.
2006-09-22 06:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible -- but symptoms would show up immediately after the surgery and not a couple of years after... otherwise it could be other factors that caused it. one way to find out is a chest x-ray
2006-09-23 07:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly
2006-09-21 12:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can recur.
2006-09-21 14:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is quite possible
2006-09-21 12:44:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible, but very rare,
2006-09-22 11:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by wtknight50 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋