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Left lower lobe collapse

Case contributed by David Holcdorf
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Car accident. Intubated at scene.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
x-ray

ETT and NGT are well positioned. Triangular retrocardiac opacity in the left lower zone with obscuration of the left hemidiaphragm in keeping with left lower lobe collapse.

Case Discussion

Classic features of left lower lobe collapse.

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