Presentation
Dyspnea, low oxygen saturation
Patient Data
Age: Newborn
Gender: Male
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Total opacification of right lung with the endotracheal tube seen in the left mainstream bronchus, consistent with collapse of the right lung after left mainstem bronchus intubation.
Follow-up radiograph
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Radiograph obtained after correction of endotracheal tube positioning shows improved aeration of right lung with mild residual right upper lobe atelectasis.
Case Discussion
Always assess catheters/tubes in any radiologic exam you are confronted with.
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