Abstract:Introduction: αa1-Antitrypsin deficiency is an under-recognized condition with long diagnostic delays between the first symptoms and diagnosis, and there is evidence that patients with suggestive symptoms may see many physicians before an exact diagnosis is made. An increased incidence of serum a1-antitrypsin deficiency has been reported in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax. Aim of the research: To evaluate a1-antitrypsin level in subjects with spontaneous pneumothorax. Material and methods: Thirty-nine p… Show more
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