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Pneumothorax - inspiratory and expiratory views

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Spontaneous pneumothorax.

Patient Data

Age: 85
Gender: Male

Pigtail catheter remains in situ, with a moderate sized right-sided pneumothorax and pigtail catheter in situ.

Case Discussion

This case elegantly shows how much larger a pneumothorax appears on expiratory views. 

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