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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for hemothorax
  1. Pleural Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of air or gas in the pleural space Hemothorax - buildup of blood in the pleural space Many ... the chest is the most common cause of hemothorax. Treatment focuses on removing fluid, air, or blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pleuraldisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Collapsed Lung (National Library of Medicine)  
    A collapsed lung happens when air enters the pleural space, the area between the lung and the chest wall. If it is a total collapse, it is called pneumothorax. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/collapsedlung.html - Health Topics