Q: Assuming patient is stable and conservative/observation approach is taking for pneumothorax noticed on chest X-ray, What is the resorption rate?


Answer: Automated resorption rate of pneumothorax is estimated between 1.25% and 2.2% the volume of the cavity per day.



Reference:

MacDuff A, Arnold A, Harvey J; BTS Pleural Disease Guideline Group (December 2010). "Management of spontaneous pneumothorax: British Thoracic Society pleural disease guideline 2010". Thorax 65 (8): ii18–ii31