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Endobronchial intubation - left lung collapse

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Chest radiograph

x-ray

Intubated patient with the tip of the ETT in the right main bronchus, resulting in complete opacification of the left hemithorax.

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