Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Pneumothorax-I01:26

Pneumothorax-I

1.4K
A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.
1.4K
Pneumothorax-II01:27

Pneumothorax-II

1.1K
Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
1.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Improved dynamic average modeling and impedance analysis of multi-pulse diode rectifiers.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Solid State Supercapacitors for Energy Storage: Materials, Device Engineering, Multifunctionality, and Emerging Electrical Applications.

Chemical record (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Infection following foot and ankle surgery : a subanalysis of data captured from the UK Foot and Ankle Thromboembolism (FATE) audit.

The bone & joint journal·2026
Same author

A Computational Quest for Finding Novel Drug Targets against <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>.

Indian journal of microbiology·2026
Same author

Consensus-based feature selection and Bayesian-optimized stacking ensembles for comprehensive fault diagnosis in series-compensated ultra-high-voltage power systems.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Lightweight Real-Time Navigation for Autonomous Driving Using TinyML and Few-Shot Learning.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 14, 2026

International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure
05:50

International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure

Published on: March 12, 2020

14.7K

Occult Pneumothorax: What Do We Need to Do?

Huma Sabir Khan1, Abdul Wadood1, Mahmood Ayyaz1

  • 1Surgical Unit-II, Services Hospital, Lahore.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|February 28, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Occult pneumothorax, a hidden lung collapse, was identified via CT scan despite normal initial exams in trauma patients. Management remains debated, balancing observation against intervention risks.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Trauma Care
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Occult pneumothorax presents a diagnostic challenge, with normal clinical and radiographic findings masking underlying lung collapse.
  • Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for detecting pneumothorax not evident on standard chest X-rays.
  • The management of occult pneumothorax is debated, particularly in trauma patients.

Observation:

  • Two trauma cases are presented where initial chest X-rays were normal.
  • Subsequent CT scans revealed pneumothorax in both patients.
  • Both patients were successfully managed with chest intubation.

Findings:

  • CT scanning identified occult pneumothorax missed by initial assessments in trauma patients.
  • Chest intubation was the chosen management strategy for these cases.

More Related Videos

Comparable Decellularization of Fetal and Adult Cardiac Tissue Explants as 3D-like Platforms for In Vitro Studies
08:10

Comparable Decellularization of Fetal and Adult Cardiac Tissue Explants as 3D-like Platforms for In Vitro Studies

Published on: March 21, 2019

7.3K
Leprdb Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes: Pancreatic Islet Isolation and Live-cell 2-Photon Imaging Of Intact Islets
10:09

Leprdb Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes: Pancreatic Islet Isolation and Live-cell 2-Photon Imaging Of Intact Islets

Published on: May 11, 2015

10.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2026

International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure
05:50

International Expert Consensus and Recommendations for Neonatal Pneumothorax Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis Procedure

Published on: March 12, 2020

14.7K
Comparable Decellularization of Fetal and Adult Cardiac Tissue Explants as 3D-like Platforms for In Vitro Studies
08:10

Comparable Decellularization of Fetal and Adult Cardiac Tissue Explants as 3D-like Platforms for In Vitro Studies

Published on: March 21, 2019

7.3K
Leprdb Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes: Pancreatic Islet Isolation and Live-cell 2-Photon Imaging Of Intact Islets
10:09

Leprdb Mouse Model of Type 2 Diabetes: Pancreatic Islet Isolation and Live-cell 2-Photon Imaging Of Intact Islets

Published on: May 11, 2015

10.1K
  • The study highlights the utility of CT in diagnosing subtle thoracic injuries.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis of occult pneumothorax is vital for appropriate patient management.
    • CT imaging should be considered in trauma evaluations when pneumothorax is suspected but not confirmed.
    • Further research is needed to standardize management protocols for occult pneumothorax.