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Pneumothorax originating in the perinatal period

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Link to WHO Definition

Pneumothorax originating in the perinatal period – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1246629439

Abnormal presence of air or other gas in the pleural cavity, usually secondary to tracking of free air from pulmonary interstitial emphysema, or rupture of subpleural blebs.

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