Pneumothorax
What is Extraperiosteal Pneumonolysis with Filling or Packing Procedure: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
Definition & Overview Pneumonolysis is a surgical procedure performed to collapse the lungs for the treatment of tuberculosis. During the procedure, the lungs are separated from the pleurae (singular, pleura) causing the lungs to fold. A pleura is a pair…
What is Pneumothorax?
A pneumothorax, also sometimes referred to as a collapsed lung or punctured lung, is defined as the presence of air or other gas in the chest between the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall. [1]…