[The classification of pneumothorax].
On the basis of modern ideas of the etiology and pathogenesis of pathologic pneumothorax (PP), its complications and problems arising in this setting, the author presents a critical survey, of existing classifications of pneumothorax. At the same time, proceeding from personal experience (almost 300 patients), the author submits his own classification of pneumothorax that is clear in construction and is easy both to grasp and to use. It is the above classification that helped the author to prevent relapses in PP in all settings except for those where there are contraindications to radical intervention (1.2%).
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D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology