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Pneumothorax

MONDO:0002076

Abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity.

Also known as: pneumothorax, pneumothorax (disease)

52 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Familial spontaneous pneumothorax (13) Hemopneumothorax (2) Spontaneous tension pneumothorax (1) Catamenial pneumothorax (0) Tuberculous pneumothorax (0)

Broader categories

Disease (618) Respiratory system disorder (127) Lower respiratory tract disorder (16) Human disease (14) Pleural disorder (13) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 21 Not yet recruiting 12 Not yet finished but already full! 7 Completed 11 Terminated 1

Could a bronchoscope replace X-Rays for pneumothorax?

Diagnosis Terminated

This study tested whether the ultrasound tip of an EBUS bronchoscope, placed on the chest, can detect pneumothorax (collapsed lung) as well as a standard ultrasound probe. Researchers enrolled 17 patients, including those with and without pneumothorax. The goal was to see if this…

Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC