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Tension pneumothorax

Tension pneumothorax

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Is a type of:

Lung diseases • Collapsed lung (spontaneous pneumothorax)

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Chest

Medical devices

Flutter valve

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