noun
- Plural of pneumothorax; instances of collapsed lung caused by air entering the space between the lung and chest wall.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- The patient suffered from recurrent pneumothoraxes that required surgical intervention.
- Spontaneous pneumothoraxes can occur in tall, thin individuals without obvious cause.
- Traumatic pneumothoraxes may result from chest injuries or rib fractures.
- The radiologist identified multiple pneumothoraxes on the CT scan.
- Treatment options for pneumothoraxes range from observation to chest tube placement.