Punctured lung is when air leaks from the lung cavity into the chest cavity, creating pressure on the lung and leading to ...

When a bleb ruptures the air escapes into the chest cavity causing a pneumothorax (air between the lung and chest cavity) which can result in a collapsed lung. If blebs become larger or come together ...

The sixth rib is removed to provide access, and the space between the lung and chest cavity is carefully dissected—a process of separating tissues to expose and address affected areas. The tumor is ...

Most people have 24 ribs, with 12 on each side of the body. No evidence indicates any difference between males and females. The ribs and rib cage are excellent examples of the human body’s ...