Following an automobile accident a piece of metal penetrates into the pleural cavity causing a large gaping hole with resulting lung collapse.What condition is this?

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The description given is characteristic of a tension pneumothorax, which occurs when air enters the pleural cavity and is unable to escape, leading to a build-up of pressure that can cause lung collapse and other complications. None of the other options fit the given scenario.

Following an Automobile Accident a Piece of Metal Penetrates into the Pleural