case_images: PMC4942514_01
case_images: PA erect CXR prior to thoracentesis reveals large left pleural effusion.
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case_images: F0001
case_images: Two view CXR in the emergency department showed a large left pleural effusion and small right pleural effusion (Fig. 1).
case_images: AP semi-erect taken 30 min after thoracentesis with significant improvement.
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case_images: F0002
case_images: A post-procedure CXR showed significantly improved left lung aeration and no pneumothorax (Fig. 2).
case_images: AP upright 2 h after thoracentesis with early evidence of reexpansion pulmonary edema.
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case_images: F0003
case_images: The patient developed diffuse crackles throughout the left lung fields requiring emergent intubation for acute respiratory failure with a series of CXRs demonstrating worsening left lung opacification (Fig. 3).
case_images: AP supine 4 h after thoracentesis with evidence of florid reexpansion pulmonary edema requiring intubation and left internal jugular central venous catheter placement for vasopressor support.
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case_images: F0004
case_images: His left lung remained entirely opacified on CXR 4 h after the thoracentesis (Fig. 4).