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case_images: Chest X-rays with the right upper lobe collapse. This is a chest radiograph showing a visible opacity in the upper right lung field, indicative of a dense, collapsed area with reduced volume compared to surrounding lung regions.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: A chest x-ray indicates right upper lobe collapse (Figure 1).
case_images: Chest X-rays with tube insertion. This is a post-interventional chest radiograph, following intercostal tube (ICT) placement, demonstrating the re-expansion of the previously collapsed lung. However, the remaining extensive pulmonary infiltrate is indicative of persistent parenchymal disease.
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Additionally, the patient developed a left-sided pneumothorax due to elevated ventilator settings (Figure 2), initially treated with needle decompression and then with the placement of an intercostal tube (Figure 3).
case_images: Chest X-rays with the presence of a tension pneumothorax on the left side. This is a chest radiograph indicating the presence of a tension pneumothorax on the left side, characterized by the displacement of mediastinal structures away from the affected side, along with the collapse of the left lung and a significant pressure effect on the thoracic components.
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Additionally, the patient developed a left-sided pneumothorax due to elevated ventilator settings (Figure 2), initially treated with needle decompression and then with the placement of an intercostal tube (Figure 3).
case_images: Chest X-rays prior to discharge (normal lungs). This is a radiograph showing both lung fields appearing symmetrical and clear without any visible abnormalities, indicating the restoration of normal lung architecture.
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: After one week of this treatment, a chest X-ray was repeated and showed bilateral normal lungs, as shown in Figure 4.