List five findings of traumatic aortic rupture on CXR.
List five findings of traumatic aortic rupture on CXR.
1. Widening of the mediastinum (>8 cm) on an upright PA exam
2. Downward displacement of the left main bronchus
3. Displacement of the trachea and esophagus to the right
4. Apical capping
5. Left pleural effusion