Damage to tissues of what thoracic structure(s) will cause impairment of ventilation and a pneumothorax?

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Damage to the pleural membranes can cause a pneumothorax, which is the accumulation of air in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall. This can compress the lung and impair ventilation. Damage to the other structures listed (mediastinum, trachea, pulmonary arteries) may also impact ventilation, but they are not specifically associated with pneumothorax.

Damage to Tissues of What Thoracic Structure(s) Will Cause Impairment