Tension pneumothorax

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Large left tension pneumothorax with mediastinal shift to the right.

Case Discussion

Tension pneumothoraces are a medical emergency and urgent decompression is required. 

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