Tension pneumothorax and life saving diaphragmatic rupture: a case report and review of the literature
<p>Abstract</p> <p>A tension pneumothorax is a known life-threatening condition which requires a needle decompression. A diaphragmatic rupture is a relatively rare injury and is difficult to diagnose. A combination of a tension pneumothorax in presence of an ipsilateral diaphragmat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-08-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.wjes.org/content/6/1/23 |