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A pulmonary contusion (or lung contusion) is a contusion (bruise) of the lung caused by chest trauma. As a result of damage to capillaries blood and other fluids accumulate in the lung tissue. The excess fluid interferes with gas exchange potentially leading to inadequate oxygen levels (hypoxia).

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