Case report
Sep 2026
Indwelling pleural catheter enabling safe air travel in malignant pleural effusion with pneumothorax ex vacuo.
Pneumothorax of any cause typically represents a contraindication to air travel. Pneumothorax ex vacuo is often encountered in clinical practice due to non-expandable lung, a common finding in malignant pleural effusion (MPE). The presence of intrapleural air may prevent people diagnosed with terminal illness from part...
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