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doi: 10.1183/09059180.00005310.
Spontaneous pneumothorax: epidemiology, pathophysiology and cause
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- DOI: 10.1183/09059180.00005310
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Spontaneous pneumothorax: epidemiology, pathophysiology and cause
Eur Respir Rev.
2010 Sep.
Abstract
Spontaneous pneumothorax represents a common clinical problem. An overview of relevant and updated information on epidemiology, pathophysiology and cause(s) of spontaneous (primary and secondary) pneumothorax is described.
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