Pneumothorax in young cannabis smokers: A propos of three cases

Revue des maladies respiratoires
M-L ChardonB Degano

Abstract

Cannabis consumption is common among adolescents and young adults in France. In addition to its neurological effect, cannabis smoking can induce severe pulmonary emphysema, even in young patients. When a spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in a cannabis smoker, the possibility of a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax should be considered. This may be of importance as management of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax may differ from the well-codified handling of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Clinical and radiological data from three young cannabis-using patients with spontaneous pneumothorax were collected. Given the presence of emphysema, they were all considered secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. Two patients underwent surgical treatment, with simple postoperative follow-up in one case and prolonged air leak in the other case. The management of the third patient, exclusively medical, was prolonged and complicated. The presence of emphysema in young cannabis smokers complicates the management of spontaneous pneumothorax. In this context, a first-line surgical intervention may be an option to be considered.

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