Left main bronchus intubation with complete right lung collapse

Case contributed by Amro Omar
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dyspnea, low oxygen saturation

Patient Data

Age: Newborn
Gender: Male

Total opacification of right lung with the endotracheal tube seen in the left mainstream bronchus, consistent with collapse of the right lung after left mainstem bronchus intubation.

Follow-up radiograph

x-ray

Radiograph obtained after correction of endotracheal tube positioning shows improved aeration of right lung with mild residual right upper lobe atelectasis. 

Case Discussion

Always assess catheters/tubes in any radiologic exam you are confronted with.

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