Presentation
ICU daily CXR post esophageal rupture.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pleural effusion extending into the azygos fissure
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Support lines are well positioned. Moderately large right pleural effusion extending laterally and into an azygos fissure in the apex. Persistent atelectasis at both lung bases. No evidence of pneumothorax. Cardiomediastinal contours are unchanged. Bilateral chest wall and lower neck subcutaneous emphysema.
Case Discussion
Example of pleural fluid extending into an azygous fissure.
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