What are the differences among the common pleural defects?
Pleural effusion is the collection of fluid between the pleural layers. Hemothorax is the collection of blood between the pleural layers. Pneumothorax is the collection of air between the pleural layers caused by a hole in one or both layers of the pleural membrane. Tension pneumothorax is a pneumothorax that rapidly expands with each respiratory cycle—a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.
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