Pneumothorax

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.

Also Known As:

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

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Pleural Diseases: 453
  - Pneumothorax: 7627

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