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'''Tension pneumothorax''' is a potentially life-threatening form of pneumothorax and a medical emergency. In tension PTX air enters the pleural cavity during inspiration but cannot leave during expiration, due to the formation of a one-way valve.  
'''Tension pneumothorax''' is a potentially life-threatening form of pneumothorax and a medical emergency. In tension PTX air enters the pleural cavity during inspiration but cannot leave during expiration, due to the formation of a one-way valve.  


Secondary pneumothorax occurs when there is a rupture of the lung close to the pleural surface that allows inhaled air to enter the pleural cavity.<section end="radiology" />
Secondary pneumothorax occurs when there is a rupture of the lung close to the pleural surface that allows inhaled air to enter the pleural cavity.


== Etiology ==
== Etiology ==
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** Thoracocentesis
** Thoracocentesis
** Central venous catheter placement
** Central venous catheter placement
 
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== Classification ==
== Classification ==
We can classify pneumothorax according to several parametres:
We can classify pneumothorax according to several parametres: