Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Pneumothorax

Injection of air or a more slowly absorbed gas such as nitrogen, into the PLEURAL CAVITY to collapse the lung.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Injection of air or a more slowly absorbed gas such as nitrogen, into the PLEURAL CAVITY to collapse the lung.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Pneumothorax, Artificial
  • Artificial Pneumothoraxs
  • Pneumothoraxs, Artificial

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with disease /surg; do not confuse with PNEUMOTHORAX, a disease

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  1. E04w.928.600.220.620

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NLM Classification

WF 768

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Pneumothorax. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011031. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011031
  2. Artificial Pneumothorax. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73217584