Presentation
Post cardiac surgery in ICU.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Supine pneumothorax (deep sulcus sign)
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Intubated supine patient with left sided deep sulcus sign (pronounced lucency extending inferiorly within the left costophrenic recess) indicating a sizable pneumothorax. The left pleural edge is visible approximately 1 cm in from the inner aspect of the left lateral ribs.
Case Discussion
Example of a left sided deep sulcus sign of pneumothorax in a supine patient.
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