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(A) Posteroanterior chest X-ray showing linear air trapping parallel to the border of the trachea (arrows), bilateral pleural effusions with consolidation in both lower lungs that was more severe on the left side. (B) Lateral chest X-ray showing a streak of air outlining the posterior pericardium as well as portions of the descending thoracic aorta (arrows).
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An initial chest radiography showed linear air trapping parallel to the border of the trachea, bilateral pleural effusion that was more severe on the left side, and consolidations in both lower lungs (Fig. 1).
Chest CT scan showing air collection (arrow) in the mediastinum (A) and bilateral pleural effusions and a collapsed left lower lobe (B). Neck CT scan showing communication (arrow) in the anterior aspect of the pharynx (C). CT, computed tomography.
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A chest computed tomography (CT) scan revealed air collection around the airway and mediastinum, infiltration around the mediastinum, and bilateral pleural effusions (Fig. 2A and B). A cervical CT scan also showed lacerations in the same area (Fig. 2C).