After a patient experienced four pneumothoraces of her right lung over a 24-month period, the physician recommended a procedure to reduce the occurrence of future pneumothoraces. Which procedure would the physician have recommended?

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Pleurodesis is a medical procedure that causes the pleura around the lung to stick together and prevents the occurrence of pneumothorax (collapsed lung). It is commonly recommended after recurrent pneumothoraces to prevent future episodes.

After a Patient Experienced Four Pneumothoraces of Her Right Lung