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case_images: Chest X-ray showing left hemothorax (red arrow).
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: Post-operatively, a chest radiograph revealed a left-sided pleural effusion consistent with a left hemothorax as visible in Figure 1. 
case_images: Chest X-ray showing the left chest tube properly placed to evacuate left hemothorax (red arrow).
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: A chest tube was subsequently placed as visible in Figure 2.
case_images: CT abdomen/pelvis showing a multiloculated subphrenic and perisplenic collection (red arrow)
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated a multilocular left subphrenic/perisplenic well-circumscribed fluid collection compatible with subphrenic abscess, as demonstrated in Figure 3.
case_images: Sagittal view of CT abdomen showing the drain in communication with the collection (red arrow)
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: In a discussion with the patient, we presented the option of a re-exploration vs tPA irrigation through the existing drain that was in communication with the collection as visible in Figure 4.