Presentation
A known case of left lung adenocarcinoma underwent pneumonectomy one month ago.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Postpneumonectomy fluid filled space
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Postpneumonectomy space remains fluid-filled and marginated by pleura
Subtle right-sided mediastinal shift
No evidence of air-fluid level in the postpneumonectomy space
Case Discussion
The persistence of fluid in the postpneumonectomy space more than three months after pneumonectomy exposes patients to the risk of late-onset empyema.
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