Presentation
Day 2 post multivalvular repair
Patient Data
Age: 87
Gender: Male
From the case:
Post surgical pneumothorax
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There are loss of lung markings in the left apex, with associated pleural edge, consistent with pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
All the classic signs of pneumothorax are present in this study. They include:
- loss of peripheral lung markings
- presence of a pleural edge
- peripheral lung space lucency
Pneumothorax post cardiac surgery is an uncommon occurrence, with an incidence of 1.4% 1. Conservative management with chest tube insertion is considered the most appropriate intervention.
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