Pneumothorax is a common clinical problem encountered by both surgical and medical physicians. Air leaks into the pleural space occur either spontaneously or as a result of traumatic tears in the pleura following chest injury or surgical procedures. Therapy is directed at removing air from the pleural space, re-expanding the underlying lung, and preventing recurrences.
气胸是外科医生和内科医生都会遇到的常见临床问题。空气进入胸膜腔可自发发生,也可因胸部损伤或外科手术后胸膜出现外伤性撕裂所致。治疗旨在排出胸膜腔内的空气,使肺复张,并防止复发。