Presentation
Chest pain and shortness of breath following a rugby tackle.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
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From the case:
Tension pneumothorax
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Large right sided tension pneumothorax. Note the expansion of the right hemithorax with mediastinal shift to the left, downward displacement of the diaphragm and widening of the rib spacing. Subsequent prompt successful decompression via a well-positioned intercostal catheter.
Case Discussion
Large right tension pneumothorax and subsequent successful decompression.
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