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Correct Answer: open pneumothorax
Description: Answer- A. open pneumothoraxThis is a large open defect in the chest (> 3 cm), leading to equilibration between intrathoracic and atmospheric pressure.Air accumulates in the hemithorax (rather than in the lung) with each inspiration, leading to profound hypoventilation on the affected side and hypoxia.
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