Condition
Air around the lung
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Key points
- A pneumothorax is collection of air or gas in the pleural space (the space surrounding the lungs).
- See also Spontaneous pneumothorax, Traumatic pneumothorax, and Tension pneumothorax.
Alternative names
Pneumothorax; Air outside the lung
Definition
A pneumothorax is collection of air or gas in the pleural space (the space surrounding the lungs). See also Spontaneous pneumothorax, Traumatic pneumothorax, and Tension pneumothorax.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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