Assessment of lung X-ray computed tomographic findings in patients with nonspecific pneumothorax in late postoperative periods

Results are studied of examination of 54 patients operated on for nonspecific spontaneous pneumothorax (NSP). Conclusion is drawn that X-ray computed tomography (CT) is of high value. In addition to external respiratory function that identifies pulmonary functional changes, it is recommended that a comprehensive examination should include X-ray CT with parenchymal densitometry of the upper, middle and lower lung to reveal lung tissue structural changes. The examination of patients should be performed as soon as possible when the disease is detected and in the late postoperative period for early surgical correction of an emphysematous process in the lung