Presentation
X-ray control.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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Multiple medical devices are seen: a prosthetic aortic valve, sternal wires, and a coronary stent. Opacities evident in the left hemithorax. No pleural effusions. No pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
Elderly patient and typical case for medical devices in the thorax: sternal wires, a coronary stent, and a prosthetic aortic valve.