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(a) Initial CXR in the emergency department showing a left pneumothorax measuring 4.45 cm separation of the pleura at the apex and 1.33 cm laterally. (b) Repeat CXR on postprocedure day 1 with 2.1 cm separation of pleura at the apex.
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CXR was obtained and showed a left-sided apical pneumothorax (Figure 1(a)), and thoracic surgery was consulted. Repeat CXR showed continued decrease in the volume of left apical PTX with separation down to 2.1 cm (Figure 1(b)).
PMC8695029_02
(a) Initial AP CXR showing medium left PTX measuring 4.54 cm separation of the pleura at the apex and 1.90 cm laterally. (b) Repeat AP CXR after chest tube placement with reexpansion of the left lung.
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Initial CXR was notable for a medium left pneumothorax (Figure 2(a)). Repeat CXR was obtained after tube placement, which demonstrated decreased PTX volume (Figure 2(b)).