Chest tube in axilla

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis certain

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Evaluate pneumothorax

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
x-ray
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Right chest tube is in the soft tissues of the right axilla. Trace right pneumothorax, minimal right basilar atelectasis.

Case Discussion

One of the first steps in evaluating portable chest x-rays is determining if any support apparatus is appropriately positioned.

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