Pneumothorax Artificial

Pneumothorax is the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, resulting from disruption of the integrity of the pleural layers due to chest trauma or injury. Entering the air cavity of the pleura, the air compresses the lung. In response, the lung begins to contract and become thinner, a process called adhesions that can lead to atelectasis (hypoventilation of the lung). Air may be taken in or pushed out of the pleural area. It is also possible for air to pass between the pleural cavities, which is called spontaneous pneumatopleuritis.

Artificial Pneumothorax (AP) is a procedure in which a small amount of gas is injected into the pleural sinus cavity, resulting in high pressure in a part of the body. This procedure was first performed in the 19th century. The procedure is used to treat pneumothoroxes, when the patient's condition worsens even after aspiration of blood.

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