Spontaneous pneumothorax

Abstract

Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air in the pleural space due to: a) communication be- tween alveolar spaces and pleura; b) direct or indi- rect exchange of air between the atmosphere and the pleural space; or c) the presence of gas produc- ing organisms in the pleural space. From the clinical and etiological standpoint the pneumothorax [...]