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pneumothorax [Brit ˌnjuːmə(ʊ)ˈθɔːraks, Am ˌn(j)umoʊˈθɔræks] N MED

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Not all episodes of pneumothorax require such interventions; the decision depends largely on estimation of the risk of recurrence. en.wikipedia.org

In absence of a seashore sign or presence of a stratosphere sign, pneumothorax is likely. en.wikipedia.org

The treatment for tuberculosis during this time was isolation (hence the sanatoria) and artificial pneumothorax or lung compression. en.wikipedia.org

A hemothorax, pneumothorax or both can occur if the chest wall is punctured. en.wikipedia.org

The most serious injury is lung barotraumas, which can result in pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, subcutaneous emphysema, and arterial gas embolism. en.wikipedia.org

Septic embolization may also occur to the lungs, resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary abscess, empyema, and pneumothorax. en.wikipedia.org

It is used to remove air (pneumothorax) or fluid (pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus (empyema) from the intrathoracic space. en.wikipedia.org

The latter method may overestimate the size of a pneumothorax if it is located mainly at the apex, which is a common occurrence. en.wikipedia.org

This is "not" equivalent to a tension pneumothorax, which is determined mainly by the constellation of symptoms, hypoxia, and shock. en.wikipedia.org

Tension pneumothorax tends to occur in clinical situations such as ventilation, resuscitation, trauma, or in patients with lung disease. en.wikipedia.org

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