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Chest radiograph performed in the recovery room showing a right basal pleural effusion.
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When the chest radiograph was performed in the intensive care unit, a right basal pleural effusion was observed (Figure 1).
CT angiography showing the presence of a pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm (arrow; a); maximum intensity projection reconstruction confirms arterial feeding (arrow; b).
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The patient recovered well after 3 days of mechanical ventilation owing to a very low PaO2 level. 1 week later, before discharge, the patient underwent CT angiography, which revealed the presence of a pulmonary PSA (Figure 2).