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A | A pulmonary contusion (or lung contusion) is a contusion ([[bruise]]) of the [[lung]], caused by [[chest trauma]]. As a result of damage to[[capillary|capillaries]], blood and other fluids accumulate in the lung tissue. The excess fluid interferes with [[gas exchange]], potentially leading to inadequate oxygen levels ([[hypoxia (medical)|hypoxia]]). Unlike [[pulmonary laceration]], another type of lung injury, pulmonary contusion does not involve a cut or tear of the lung tissue. | ||
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[[Category:Chest trauma]] | [[Category:Chest trauma]] | ||
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Overview
A pulmonary contusion (or lung contusion) is a contusion (bruise) of the lung, caused by chest trauma. As a result of damage tocapillaries, blood and other fluids accumulate in the lung tissue. The excess fluid interferes with gas exchange, potentially leading to inadequate oxygen levels (hypoxia). Unlike pulmonary laceration, another type of lung injury, pulmonary contusion does not involve a cut or tear of the lung tissue.