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Abstract
Pneumothorax is a condition commonly encountered by emergency physicians. Bilateral
pneumothorax is a rare occurence. We present a case of self-induced bilateral pneumothorax
in an intravenous drug abuser. Causes of bilateral pneumothorax are reviewed.
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 7,
1985
Received:
December 24,
1984
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© 1985 Published by Elsevier Inc.