Pneumothorax.
Pneumothorax represents a common clinical problem. An overview of relevant and updated information on epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of spontaneous (primary and secondary), catamenial, and traumatic (iatrogenic and noniatrogenic) pneumothorax is given.
Noppen
Marc
M
Respiratory Division, Interventional Endoscopy Clinic, University Hospital UZ Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. marc.noppen@uzbrussel.be
De Keukeleire
Tom
T
D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology; D008597:Menstrual Cycle; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications