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Research Article| Volume 2, ISSUE 6, P405-408, 1985

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Bilateral pneumothorax in an intravenous drug abuser

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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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