Pneumonolysis - 새창
Division of the tissues attaching the lung to the wall of the chest cavity, to permit collapse of the lung. It was formerly used to treat tuberculosis. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Pneumoperitoneum - 새창
A condition with trapped gas or air in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, usually secondary to perforation of the internal organs such as the LUNG and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, or to recent surgery. Pneumoperitoneum may be purposely introduced to aid radiological examination.
Synonyms :
Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial - 새창
Deliberate introduction of air into the peritoneal cavity.
