Primary vs. Secondary Pneumothorax: When Surgery Is Needed
Home / Blog / Thoracic Surgery / Primary vs Secondary Pneumothorax Primary vs. Secondary Pneumothorax: When Does a Collapsed Lung Need Surgery? Reading time: 8 min · Category: Thoracic Surgery · Last updated: July 2026 A tension pneumothorax pushes air into the pleural space, compressing the lung and shifting the trachea. What Is a Pneumothorax? […]