Pneumothorax [pneumotorax]

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Terms

pneumothorax
pneumotorax primární spontánní
PNO
přetlakový pneumotorax
primární spontánní pneumotorax
spontánní pneumotorax
tenzní pneumotorax
ventilový pneumotorax

 

Pneumothorax, Primary Spontaneous
Pressure Pneumothorax
Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Tension Pneumothorax

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Definition

An accumulation of air or gas in the PLEURAL CAVITY, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process. The gas may also be introduced deliberately during PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL.

Annotation
do not confuse with PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL, a surgical procedure
DUI
D011030 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0017083

Catamenial pneumothorax Disease MeSH Browser

Pulmonary Bullae Causing Pneumothorax Disease MeSH Browser