Definition of Pneumatocele. Meaning of Pneumatocele. Synonyms of Pneumatocele

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Definition of Pneumatocele

Pneumatocele
Pneumatocele Pneu*mat"o*cele, n. [Pneumato- + Gr. ? a tumor; cf. F. pneumatoc[`e]le.] (Med.) A distention of the scrotum by air; also, hernia of the lungs.

Meaning of Pneumatocele from wikipedia

- A pneumatocele is a cavity in the lung parenchyma filled with air that may result from pulmonary trauma during mechanical ventilation. Gas-filled, or air-filled...
- the swelling. Pneumo**** refers to two specific conditions: scrotal pneumatocele and scrotal emphysema with palpable crepitus. Pneumo**** can arise...
- blood. A lung laceration filled with air is called a pneumatocele. In some cases, both pneumatoceles and hematomas exist in the same injured lung. Pulmonary...
- kerosene (paraffin), turpentine (pine oil), gasoline, and lighter fluid. Pneumatocele is a complication of hydrocarbon pneumonitis. In both childhood and adult...
- air are called pneumatoceles, and those that are filled with blood are called pulmonary hematomas. In some cases, both pneumatoceles and hematomas exist...
- unusual eczema-like skin rashes, severe lung infections that result in pneumatoceles (balloon-like lesions that may be filled with air or pus or scar tissue)...
- dislocation. Narath was the author of papers on varicocele surgery, pneumatocele parotid, retroperitoneal lymph cysts and omentum-plasty, to name a few...
- though some infections (like lung abscesses) require surgical treatment. Pneumatocele may be treated with surgery, but the benefit is unclear. Surgical treatment...