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Pneumothorax

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = An accumulation of air or gas in the PLEURAL CAVITY, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process. The gas may also be introduced deliberately during PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL.,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.21161, 1959-1962

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21161
Scope and Contents

Notes, reports, typed case summary, charts and correspondence relating to female from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 31 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: head injury; fracture of femur; hemiplegia; and pneumothorax. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1959-1962

PR2.21225, 1959-1960

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21225
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, typed case summary, autopsy report and notes relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 12 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: head injury; fracture of mandible; pulmonary collapse; and vomiting. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1959-1960