Pneumothorax Radiopaedia

Pneumothorax Radiopaedia. The lungs can be seen to reach the inner edge of the thoracic wall ( arrows ). If you cannot diagnose a tension pneumothorax at medical finals you won't find an examiner who will defend you.

The image shows increase in apparent size of the pneumothorax on the expiratory view compared to the inspiratory view. Viral chest infection), but also look for secondary complications (e.g.