Neonatal pneumothorax and lung collapse

Discussion:

The first radiograph has bilateral pathology causing respiratory compromise, which was quickly rectified by prompt medical intervention.

A right sided neonatal pneumothorax required intubation which temporarily inadvertently caused a contralateral left lung collapse due to the low endotracheal tube position.

Repositioning of the endotracheal tube and a pleural drain insertion lead to a much improved second radiograph just a few hours later.

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