Previous pneumonectomy

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of bronchogenic carcinoma

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Opacification of left hemithorax, hyperinflation of right lung, deviation of trachea and mediastinum to left side. Surgical clips are noted. Changes of left previous pneumonectomy.

Right CVC.

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Hyperinflation of right lung, deviation of trachea and mediastinum to left side. Surgical clips are noted. Changes of left previous pneumonectomy.

Right CVC.

Case Discussion

Fifty year old male with a previous pneumonectomy for bronchogenic carcinoma.

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