Which Is an Effective Treatment for a Spontaneous Pneumothorax

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is an effective treatment for a spontaneous pneumothorax?

• A)Chest radiograph
• B)Radiation followed by chemotherapy
• C)Pleurodesis
• D)Thymectomy

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