is defined as a pneumothorax seen on computed tomography but not apparent on supine plain radiography. Though increasingly common, the acute management of OPTX after trauma remains controversial.

A WOMAN was convinced she was having a heart attack when her lung popped out of the blue while she was opening her 21st birthday presents. Olivia Smith had no prior health issues and was neither a ...

Common causes include trauma or impact injury, chest injury, and medical procedures. Spontaneous pneumothorax is any sudden ...