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Recurrent pneumothorax in rheumatoid arthritis

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A case of recurrent pneumothorax complicating rheumatoid pleuritis is described. Pathogenesis and management are discussed.

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  1. Department of Respiratory Medicine and Pathology, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8

    A. C. Robinson, J. Power, L. Clancy & E. Sweeney

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Robinson, A.C., Power, J., Clancy, L. et al. Recurrent pneumothorax in rheumatoid arthritis. I.J.M.S. 153, 437–438 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02939835

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