Persistent Spontaneous Pneumothorax for Four Years: A Case Report
Pneumothorax, defined as the presence of air in the pleural space, is usually classified as spontaneous or traumatic; it is unusual for pneumothorax to be categorized as being acute or chronic. Even if conservative treatment is chosen, the pneumothorax is cured when air in the pleural space dissolve...
Main Authors: | Yoshimasa Mizuno, H. Iwata, K. Shirahashi, M. Matsui, H. Takemura |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2012-01-01
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Series: | Prague Medical Report |
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Online Access: | https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/113/4/0303/ |
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