2021
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054098
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Risk of pneumothorax in pneumoconiosis patients in Taiwan: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract: ObjectivesThis study was conducted to explore the association between pneumoconiosis and pneumothorax.DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingNationwide population-based study using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Database.ParticipantsA total of 2333 pneumoconiosis patients were identified (1935 patients for propensity score (PS)-matched cohort) and matched to 23 330 control subjects by age and sex (7740 subjects for PS-matched cohort).Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe incidence and the cumulative… Show more

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“…The association between silica exposure and emphysema has been noted [ 15 ]. Silicosis is an independent risk factor for pneumothorax [ 16 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The association between silica exposure and emphysema has been noted [ 15 ]. Silicosis is an independent risk factor for pneumothorax [ 16 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%