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Pneumothorax, Artificial



Introduction: Pneumothorax, Artificial

Description of Pneumothorax, Artificial

Pneumothorax, Artificial: Injection of air or a more slowly absorbed gas such as nitrogen, into the pleural space to collapse the lung. It was formerly used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis. (From Stedman, 26th ed & Dorland, 28th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

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