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Spontaneous Tension Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax that is characterized by a pneumothorax in which the pressure of intrapleural gas exceeds atmospheric pressure resulting in acute onset chest pain and shortness of breath.
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Overview
A pneumothorax that is characterized by a pneumothorax in which the pressure of intrapleural gas exceeds atmospheric pressure resulting in acute onset chest pain and shortness of breath.
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