Presentation
Decreased air entry right base.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Aortic valve replacement
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Minor left basal atelectasis. No focal consolidation to suggest pneumonia. No pleural effusion. Normal cardiomediastinal contour. Left-sided PICC with tip at the cavo-atrial junction. Sternotomy wires and aortic valve replacement.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates an aortic valve replacement (CT proven - not shown).