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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Pneumothorax can also occur as part of medical procedures, such as the insertion of a [[central venous catheter]] (an [[intravenous]] catheter) in the[[subclavian vein]] or [[jugular vein]]. While rare, it is considered a serious complication and needs immediate treatment. Other causes include[[mechanical ventilation]], [[emphysema]] and rarely other lung diseases ([[pneumonia]]). | Pneumothorax can also occur as part of medical procedures, such as the insertion of a [[central venous catheter]] (an [[intravenous]] catheter) in the[[subclavian vein]] or [[jugular vein]]. While rare, it is considered a serious complication and needs immediate treatment. Other causes include[[mechanical ventilation]], [[emphysema]] and rarely other lung diseases ([[pneumonia]]). | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Pneumothorax can also occur as part of medical procedures, such as the insertion of a central venous catheter (an intravenous catheter) in thesubclavian vein or jugular vein. While rare, it is considered a serious complication and needs immediate treatment. Other causes includemechanical ventilation, emphysema and rarely other lung diseases (pneumonia).