collapse of the lung with air in the potential space between the lung and the chest wall
abnormal collection of air outside the lining of the lung, between the lung and the chest wall, often a consequence of barotraumas
An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process, or be introduced deliberately (Dorland, 27th ed)
A collection of air in the chest but outside the lung It is treated by inserting a chest tube through the chest wall to withdraw the air
Spontaneous collapse of the lung This occurs in about 1 of 20 people with the Marfan syndrome
A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity as a result of disease or injury
Am abnormal collection of air outside the lining of the lung, between the lung and the chest wall, often a consequence of pressure injuries (barotraumas)
An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma, or a pathological process
Accumulation of air or gas in the space between the lung and chest wall, resulting in partial or complete collapse of the lung
air leaks into the space between the chest wall and the outer tissues of the lungs
abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)
air in the pleural cavity Any breach of the lung surface or chest wall allows air to enter the pleural cavity, causing the lung to collapse The leak can occur without apparent cause, in otherwise healthy people (spontaneous pneumothorax), or result from injuries to the chest (traumatic pneumothorax) In tension pneumothorax a breach in the lung surface acts as a valve, admitting air into the pleural cavity when the patient breathes in but preventing its escape when he breathes out This air must be let out by surgical incision