Nonexpanding lung

Nonexpanding lung
SpecialtyRespirology

Nonexpanding lung, also known as trapped lung and lung entrapment, is when a lung is unable to increase in size such that the pleural surfaces can touch.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Gillett, D; Mitchell, MA; Dhaliwal, I (September 2021). "Avoid the Trap: Nonexpanding Lung". Chest. 160 (3): 1131–1136. doi:10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.025. PMID 33895128.
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