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case_images: Thoracic X-ray in the postero-anterior (PA) view demonstrating basal pneumothorax
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case_images: Imaging studies, including a chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT) scan, revealed a complete right-sided pneumothorax with partial lung collapse (Figures 1-2).
case_images: Thoracic computed tomography revealing complete pneumothorax on the right side. This thoracic computed tomography showing a complete right-sided pneumothorax with partial lung collapse, without evidence of additional acute parenchymal abnormalities.
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case_images: Imaging studies, including a chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT) scan, revealed a complete right-sided pneumothorax with partial lung collapse (Figures 1-2).
case_images: View of the resected lung parenchyma of the patient. This image depicts the resected apical parenchymal tissue containing ruptured cystic bullae. These pathological changes were identified as the cause of the patient's pneumothorax.
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case_images: The apical largest air cyst was resected, and pleurodesis was performed using talc insufflation (Figure 3).
case_images: Postoperative chest X-ray of our patient. Postoperative chest X-ray showing normal findings in our patient after surgery.
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case_images: Follow-up imaging at one month confirmed full resolution of the pneumothorax and no recurrence (Figure 4).