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Pneumothorax

  • How can a pneumothorax be made more visible on CXR?
  • List eight causes of spontaneous pneumothorax.
  • List five causes of a hydropneumothorax.
  • Pneumothoraces can be difficult to appreciate on supine CXRs. What subtle signs should be looked for?
  • What finding is often confused with a pneumothorax?
  • What is a hydropneumothorax?
  • What is spontaneous pneumothorax?
  • What is the correct course on suspicion of an anterior pneumothorax?
  • What is the radiographic appearance of a pneumothorax?
  • Where is a pneumothorax best seen on an upright CXR?
  • Which type of pneumothorax is most likely to be missed on a supine CXR?

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