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Traumatic Pneumothorax
Alternate Names : Collapsed Lung
Definition A traumatic pneumothorax is a collection of air inside the chest, between the lung and inner chest wall, which causes the lung to collapse. It results from an injury to the chest (see also pneumothorax).
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Traumatic pneumothorax occurs when a physical injury causes the lung to collapse. It can be the result of a blunt or penetrating chest injury (gunshot or knife wounds to the chest, automobile accidents), or can occur as a complication following certain medical procedures.
High-risk medical procedures include transbronchial biopsy, pleural biopsy, thoracentesis, central venous catheter placement, intercostal needle anesthesia, and esophagoscopy.
Traumatic pneumothorax is often accompanied by hemothorax (a collection of blood between the lung and chest wall).
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Hemothorax
• Pneumothorax
• Tension Pneumothorax
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Chest X-Ray
• Pleural Needle Biopsy
• Thoracentesis
Other Topics
• Aspiration
• Breath Sounds
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Pulse - Bounding
• Rapid Deep Breathing (Hyperventilation)
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
Review Date : 10/29/2003
Reviewed By : Jeffrey Everett, M.D., Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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