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If left untreated, [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] may lead to loss of consciousness and [[coma]]. In addition, shifting of the [[mediastinum]] away from the site of the injury can obstruct the [[superior vena cava|superior]] and [[inferior vena cava]] resulting in reduced cardiac [[Preload (cardiology)|preload]]and decreased [[cardiac output]]. Untreated, a severe pneumothorax can lead to death within several minutes. | If left untreated, [[Hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]] may lead to loss of consciousness and [[coma]]. In addition, shifting of the [[mediastinum]] away from the site of the injury can obstruct the [[superior vena cava|superior]] and [[inferior vena cava]] resulting in reduced cardiac [[Preload (cardiology)|preload]]and decreased [[cardiac output]]. Untreated, a severe pneumothorax can lead to death within several minutes. | ||
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Natural history
If left untreated, hypoxia may lead to loss of consciousness and coma. In addition, shifting of the mediastinum away from the site of the injury can obstruct the superior and inferior vena cava resulting in reduced cardiac preloadand decreased cardiac output. Untreated, a severe pneumothorax can lead to death within several minutes.