Traumatic pneumothorax is most commonly caused by:

UK PLAB 1
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Traumatic pneumothorax is most commonly caused by:

A. Chest trauma with rib facture(s);

B. Pulmonary bleb;

C. Staphylococcal pneumonia;

D. Bronchial asthma and COPD;

E. Central venous catheterization (iatrogenic adverse event).

Ans A