Presentation
Sudden shortness of breath. No air entry on the right side of the chest.
Patient Data
Age: 30
Gender: Male
From the case:
Tension pneumothorax: pre and post drainage
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Large right sided pneumothorax, with a deep sulcus sign (supine projection).
The heart and mediastinal structures are displaced to the left.
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Right basal pleural drain.
Small residual apical pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
A small percentage of pneumothoraces are under tension. These are truly life threatening and merits urgent medical intervention.
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