Which type of untreated pneumothorax is considered to be the most serious?

a. Spontaneous
b. Tension
c. Malignant
d. Iatrogenic


B
An untreated tension pneumothorax is considered the most serious type of pneumothorax due to the compression of the affected lung and mediastinum.

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