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Upon first glance the endotracheal tube (ETT) seems to be in a poor position, advanced well into the left main bronchus. However after more close scrutiny the contour of a second tube can be discerned, which terminates in the trachea (see key image). The requesting physician was contacted, who verified that indeed, a double lumen ETT was inserted, for which this is the satisfactory position with a bronchial lumen ending in the left main bronchus, and a separate tracheal lumen ventilating the right lung.
Other: right thoracotomy, chest drains, right jugular central venous catheter in a correct position, subcutaneous emphysema on the right, moderate pleural effusion on the left.