Presentation
Post thoracostomy for stab wound.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Left lower lobe atelectasis
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Satisfactory position of the ETT and left chest drain.
Small volume left lung. Increased left lower zone attenuation due to left lower lobe atelectasis which obscures the descending aorta and left hemidiaphragm. The area contains an air-filled bronchus, the diaphragm is elevated and the heart is shifted to the left.
Case Discussion
This is a typical appearance of left lower lobe atelectasis later confirmed by CT.
This case was published with Valentina Diaz MD.
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