Background: Recurrence of pneumothorax after thoracoscopic surgery is a concerning issue for thoracic surgeons. In this study, we aimed to determine the risk factors for recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax after thoracoscopic surgery. Methods: A total of 192 patients with spontaneous pneumothorax aged Results: Fourteen patients (7.3%) experienced pneumothorax recurrence. Pneumothorax recurrence was observed more frequently in patients aged Conclusions: A history of ipsilateral pneumothorax, and inability to identify bullae on preoperative CT were risk factors for postoperative recurrence of pneumothorax.
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