Persistent Spontaneous Pneumothorax for Four Years: A Case Report

Pneumothorax, defined as the presence of air in the pleural space, is usually classified as spontaneous or traumatic; it is unusual for pneumothorax to be categorized as being acute or chronic. Even if conservative treatment is chosen, the pneumothorax is cured when air in the pleural space dissolve...

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Main Authors: Yoshimasa Mizuno, H. Iwata, K. Shirahashi, M. Matsui, H. Takemura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karolinum Press 2012-01-01
Series:Prague Medical Report
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Online Access:https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/113/4/0303/