What Is Pneumothorax
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What the risks are
There is a risk of bleeding, infection, and pneumothorax (
Special considerations
Not applicable.
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Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax is collection of air or gas in the space surrounding the lungs. Alternative Names Air around the lung; Air outside the lung Causes, incidence,... Read more »Thoracentesis
... Pleural fluid aspiration; Pleural tap What the risks are Pneumothorax (collapse of the lung) Fluid re-accumulation Pulmonary edema ... Read more »Spontaneous pneumothorax
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the chest that causes the lung to collapse. Spontaneous means there is notraumatic injury to the chest or... Read more »Pleural fluid culture
...pleural fluid What the risks are There is a risk of internal bleeding into the lung and pneumothorax (collapsed lung). Serious complications are extremely rare. Read more »Pleural fluid analysis
What the risks are The risks of thoracentesis are pneumothorax (collapse of the lung), fluid re-accumulation, pulmonary edema, excessive loss of blood, infection, and respiratory distress.... Read more »Images
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