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Review
. 2008;76(2):121-7.
doi: 10.1159/000135932. Epub 2008 Jun 26.

Pneumothorax

Marc Noppen  1 , Tom De Keukeleire
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Review

Pneumothorax

Marc Noppen et al. Respiration. 2008.

Abstract

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.

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