Misplaced chest tube

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Left basal chest tube (intercostal catheter) with the tip outside the thoracic cavity. Left-sided subcutaneous emphysema. ETT in a satisfactory position. 

ct

Left chest tube is outside the thoracic cavity. 

Case Discussion

Misplaced chest tube complicated with subcutaneous emphysema.

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