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.

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Tree Number(s): C08.528.778

MeSH Unique ID: D011030

Entry Terms:

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

See Also:

• Hemopneumothorax
• Hydropneumothorax
• Thoracentesis

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Pleural Diseases
Pneumothorax