Pneumothorax

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Title

Pneumothorax

Subject

pneumonia

Description

This book aims to review contemporary publications regarding pneumothorax. In particular, the anatomy and physiology of pneumothorax, pathological classification into primary and secondary, different diagnostic methods, and the rationale behind different management approaches are discussed. Strategies for special circumstances are highlighted, such as pneumothorax around the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, and before general anesthesia for other reasons, air travel, and scuba diving. Attention is drawn to current management trends and evidence from recently published trials and reviews. A separate chapter is dedicated to controversies in the management of pneumothorax. Trainees as well as consultant thoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, paediatricians,

Creator

Amer, Khalid (editor)

Source

https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/67133

Publisher

IntechTerbuka

Date

2019

Contributor

Dewi Puspitasari

Rights

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Relation

https://mts.intechopen.com/storage/books/7093/authors_book/authors_book.pdf

Format

Pdf

Language

English

Type

Textboooks

Identifier

DOI
10.5772/intechopen.73885
ISBN
9781839680663, 9781839680656, 9781839680670

Coverage

Basel

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