Table 2 Disparity in size classification in the differing treatment groups and adherence to BTS and ACCP guidance
From: A need to reconsider guidelines on management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?
Treatment | Total | Classified as ‘large’ (%) | Disparity in classification (%) | BTS guidelines followed (%) | ACCP guidelines followed (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTS | ACCP | |||||
Whole group | 87 | 40 (46) | 67 (77) | 30 (34) | 61 (70) | 28 (32) |
Conservative | 27 | 0 (0) | 11 (41) | 12 (44) | 27 (100) | 16 (59) |
Needle aspiration only | 23 | 10 (43) | 23 (100) | 11 (48) | 14 (61) | 0a |
Intercostal chest drain (all) | 37 | 30 (81) | 33 (89) | 7 (19) | 20 (54) | 12 (32) |
ICD with inpatient stay | 15 | 13 (87) | 14 (93) | 3 (20) | 7 (47) | 8 (53) |
ICD with outpatient management | 22 | 17 (77) | 19 (86) | 4 (18) | 13 (59) | 4 (18) |