An iatrogenic pneumothorax may be caused by:
1) positive-pressure mechanical ventilation.
2) pleural biopsy
3) subclavian vein cannulation.
4) endotracheal intubation.
A)1, 3
B)1, 2, 4
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 3

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Iatrogenic pneumothorax can occur as a complication of medical procedures that involve the chest or lungs. Positive-pressure mechanical ventilation can lead to barotrauma causing pneumothorax. Pleural biopsy and subclavian vein cannulation are invasive procedures that can inadvertently puncture the lung, leading to pneumothorax. Endotracheal intubation, while primarily involving the airway, typically does not directly cause pneumothorax unless complicated by improper technique or associated procedures.

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