Presentation
Low saturations post-operative.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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Dense right mid to upper zone consolidation, predominantly perihilar. Left lung is clear. No pleural effusion. ETT tip projects at T2/3.
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Right mid to upper zone consolidation is resolving. The patient has been extubated.
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The right mid to upper zone consolidation has essentially resolved. No new region of consolidation. No pleural effusion.
Case Discussion
The patient was noted to aspirate at anesthetic induction. Classic location (right upper lobe) with fast resolution (48 hours). Infective consolidation typically takes much longer to clear.