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The incidence of spontaneous pneumothorax has been estimated at between 18 and 24 per 100,000 in men and 1 to 7 per 100,000 in women in varied international settings, and may have increased over time.

While not technically a disease, a pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the lung lining. This condition develops when pressure is put on the lung lining, which makes the blood vessels leak fluid.

Pneumothorax can often heal on its own but may require vacuum thoracentesis to suction out any accumulated air from the pleural cavity. Hemothorax is a form of pleural effusion in which the pleural ...

The AUC also increased by 5%. Regarding the triaging of pneumothorax and pleural effusion, the algorithm also confirmed its high detection performance. The sensitivity and AUC for pneumothorax ...

"The ACEStm System represents a significant leap forward in pleural effusion management," said Dr. Mark Block, Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery Program, at Memorial Healthcare System.