# Successful Treatment of Persistent Pneumothorax in a Very Preterm Neonate Using Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis: A Case Report From Western Odisha

## TL;DR

A very preterm neonate with a long-lasting pneumothorax was successfully treated using a blood patch technique, offering a new approach for similar cases.

## Contribution

This is the second reported case in India of successful autologous blood patch pleurodesis in a neonate with persistent pneumothorax.

## Key findings

- Autologous blood patch pleurodesis was successfully used to treat a 14-day persistent pneumothorax in a very preterm neonate.
- The intervention offers a potentially valuable treatment pathway for persistent pneumothorax in neonates.
- This case highlights the feasibility of ABPP in neonatal care where data are limited.

## Abstract

Persistent pneumothorax is defined as pneumothorax persisting for more than five days, and it is a difficult condition to treat. Autologous blood patch pleurodesis (ABPP) is a recognized treatment technique for adults and pediatric age groups; however, limited data are available for neonates, with only one case reported from India. In our case, we report a rare and successful application of ABPP in a neonate with persistent pneumothorax lasting 14 days, marking a potentially valuable intervention pathway in similar settings.