PMC9936199_01
Electrocardiogram showing right axis deviation (negative QRS in lead 1 and positive QRS in lead AVF) and small-amplitude QRS complexes and diminished-amplitude R waves in precordial leads V4-V6 as shown by arrows.
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FIG1
ECG showed small QRS complexes and diminished R wave amplitude in lateral leads 1, AVL, V4-V6 and RAD, which is confirmed by downgoing QRS in lead 1 and upgoing QRS complexes in lead AVF (Figure 1).
Chest radiography showing left-sided pneumothorax as shown by the arrows.
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FIG2
Chest radiography showed significant left-sided pneumothorax and the patient had an emergency ultrasound-guided chest drain inserted resulting in a reduction in the size of the pneumothorax (Figures 2, 3).
Chest radiography post drain insertion showing complete resolution of the left-sided pneumothorax and chest drain tip shown by the arrow.
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FIG3
Chest radiography showed significant left-sided pneumothorax and the patient had an emergency ultrasound-guided chest drain inserted resulting in a reduction in the size of the pneumothorax (Figures 2, 3).