It is suggested that a spontaneous pneumothorax may result from the low negative intrathoracic pressure and mechanical stresses that take place in the lower zone of the upright lung.

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A spontaneous pneumothorax is more commonly associated with the rupture of subpleural blebs or bullae, which are typically located in the upper zones of the lung, not the lower zones.

It Is Suggested That a Spontaneous Pneumothorax May Result from the Low