[Contralateral pneumothorax occurring during cardiopulmonary resuscitation].
The author describes a case of contralateral pneumothorax and speculates upon difficulties inherent in its diagnosis to be made with no delay. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the importance of diagnosing, in a timely fashion, of traumatic (spontaneous?) pneumothorax which may contribute to failure of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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D000328:Adult; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology