PneumoThorax

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
PT
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːməʊˈθɔːræks/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Decreased breath sounds may be noted with a pleural effusion, COPD, atelectasis and pneumothorax.
  2. Control study on elderly and young patients with spontaneous pneumothorax
  3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema; Elderly; Spontaneous pneumothorax.
  4. Objective To evaluate the clinical value of using erythromycin-induced pleural adhesions in the treatment of refractory spontaneous pneumothorax.
  5. Conclusion Closed drainage of thoracic cavity with tubule is an effective way to treat pneumothorax.

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