PMC5524631_01
CXR showing large right pneumothorax.
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Chest radiograph (CXR) on admission revealed a right pneumothorax and lung collapse (Fig. 1).
Pneumostat valve attached to chest drain.
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Following a successful in-patient trial of a Pneumostat  valve (Atrium Medical Corporation, Hudson, NH, USA) attached to the drain (Fig. 2), discharge home was facilitated as per the patient's wishes.
Rocket Pleural vent device in situ.
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The patient continued to express wishes to return home and to facilitate this, the drain was replaced with a Rocket  Pleural vent device (Fig. 3) (Rocket Medical, Washington, UK).
PMC5524631_02
CXR showing large left pneumothorax.
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