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Transthoracic ultrasonography obtained during breath hold, with the utilization of M-mode, detected blunted lung displacement (0.07 cm) to transmitted cardiac impulse.
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M-mode was performed. M-mode revealed a decreased lung displacement from transmitted cardiac impulse illustrating reduced cardio-phasic variability [Fig. 1].
Chest radiograph after IPC placement showing development of left sided hydropneumothorax.
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A post-procedure chest radiograph revealed a moderate-sized pneumothorax [Fig. 2].
Chest radiograph after one week showing volume loss on the left side.
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A chest radiograph obtained one week later showed complete resolution of pneumothorax [Fig. 3] and evidence of volume loss.