Sorry to do this but I am lost and need help... I have been researching but can't find much!

How can a thoracocentesis cause an iatrogenic pneumothorax?

and

What role does a fistula play in the formation of a tension pneumothorax?


I appreciate any and all help and guidance...

Sorry I flunked Spanish and French in high school but I think it sounds like a pain in the ass! Ok....ok...sorry

Might wanna Gooogle that though for accuracy.....might even find diagrams

I wish I could help but you lost me.

I'm not sure, But was it 1.21 Gigwatts ?!

The answer my friend...is blowing in the wind....

wow, i use big words but those are beyond me... good luck... try googling it... look on a wiki..... and pull stuff from reference of other stuff.... good luck!

do what???

why did you rat on me man.....they are silent but deadly yo.....keep it on the down low!

I already told you.....twice!!

Sorry i think I'm getting Dimensia......

How many times did you say you told me and what was it?

Time for a visit to Yahoo Answers I'd say. good luck with that!

Huh?

A pneumothorax refers to a collection of gas in the pleural space resulting in collapse of the lung on the affected side. A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition caused by air within the pleural space that is under pressure; displacing mediastinal structures and compromising cardiopulmonary function. A traumatic pneumothorax results from blunt or penetrating injury that disrupts the parietal or visceral pleura. Mechanisms include injuries secondary to medical or surgical procedures.

A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a communication between the pleural space and the bronchial tree. Although rare, BPFs represent a challenging management problem and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. By far, the postoperative complication of pulmonary resection is the most common cause, followed by lung necrosis complicating infection, persistent spontaneous pneumothorax, chemotherapy or radiotherapy (for lung cancer), and tuberculosis. The treatment of BPF includes various surgical and medical procedures, and of particular interest is the use of bronchoscopy and different glues, coils, and sealants. Localization of the fistula and size may indicate potential benefits of surgical vs endoscopic procedures. In high-risk surgical patients, endoscopic procedures may serve as a temporary bridge until the patient’s clinical status is improved, while in other patients endoscopic procedures may be the only option. Therapeutic success has been variable, and the lack of consensus suggests that no optimal therapy is available; rather, the current therapeutic options seem to be complementary, and the treatment should be individualized.

hope this helps

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this may take hours....even days!

where's lilith when you need her.... i think her father was a doctor.

Sorry it does not compute.

UR AN IDIOT

Been along time since I have had any medical or terminology of medical........but if you have one maybe you should jam a long needle into your chest cavity....