Following an automobile accident,a broken rib penetrates into the pleural cavity causing air to accumulate in the space between the visceral and parietal pleura.What condition is this?

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Pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity, which can lead to lung collapse and difficulty breathing. In this scenario, the broken rib has created a hole through which air can enter the normally-sealed pleural cavity. None of the other options involve air accumulating between the visceral and parietal pleura.

Following an Automobile Accident,a Broken Rib Penetrates into the Pleural