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Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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2/2011
vol. 8
 
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The diagnosis of pneumothorax – complication after cardiosurgery procedures

Jan Głowacki
,
Waldemar Pakosiewicz
,
Ewa Kucewicz
,
Karol Miszalski-Jamka
,
Wojciech Karolak
,
Roman Przybylski
,
Ewa Kluczewska

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2011; 8 (2): 281–284
Online publish date: 2011/07/05
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Pneumothorax is one of the possible complications after chest procedures in cardiosurgery. Chest X-ray remains the first-line diagnostic modality in case of suspected pneumothorax. Its quality in the setting of the post-operation room is lower due to patient status and the possibility of acquiring only anterior-posterior projection. Meticulous analysis of the chest X-ray and clinical data allow for correct diagnosis without the need for computed tomography.
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pneumothorax, chest X-ray, computed tomography

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