Refractory secondary pneumothorax complicated with lung cancer treated by bronchial occlusion: a case report
Abstract Background Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity. Secondary pneumothorax usually occurs in patients with overt underlying lung disease, most commonly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with poor lung function often suffer from pneumo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-020-02554-y |