The morbidity associated with simple pneumothorax is primarily due to which of the following?
A) Occlusion of pulmonary circulation
B) Increased intrathoracic pressure
C) Loss of chest wall integrity
D) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch

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Simple pneumothorax leads to a ventilation/perfusion mismatch because the affected lung cannot properly expand, reducing ventilation to that area while perfusion continues, leading to inefficient gas exchange.

The Morbidity Associated with Simple Pneumothorax Is Primarily Due to Which