47 Total Lung Atelectasis

CASE 47


image Clinical Presentation


Pediatric burn victim with an acute onset of respiratory distress and oxygen desaturation


image Radiologic Findings


AP chest radiograph (Fig. 47.1) demonstrates an opaque left thorax with marked overinflation of the right lung and ipsilateral mediastinal shift. The endotracheal tube is malpositioned, with the tip in the right main-stem bronchus.


image Diagnosis


Total Atelectasis Left Lung; Inadvertent Right Mainstem Bronchial Intubation


image Differential Diagnosis


• Post-Pneumonectomy


• Massive Hydrothorax


• Extensive Pneumonia


image Discussion


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Jan 14, 2016 | Posted by in RESPIRATORY IMAGING | Comments Off on 47 Total Lung Atelectasis

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