The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pneumothorax:
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Recurrent pneumothorax – especially in primary spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Coagulothorax/fibrothorax – consequence of not completely relieved hematothorax.
- Pleural empyema – accumulation of pus in the pleural space.
Further
- Reexpansion edema – if re-expanded too quickly, pulmonary edema can occur.
- Pulmonary injury due to chest drainage, unspecified.
