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Review
. 2010 Sep;19(117):217-9.
doi: 10.1183/09059180.00005310.

Spontaneous pneumothorax: epidemiology, pathophysiology and cause

M Noppen  1
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Review

Spontaneous pneumothorax: epidemiology, pathophysiology and cause

M Noppen. Eur Respir Rev. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax represents a common clinical problem. An overview of relevant and updated information on epidemiology, pathophysiology and cause(s) of spontaneous (primary and secondary) pneumothorax is described.

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