Left Tension Pneumothorax Radiograph

Left Tension Pneumothorax Radiograph. The left lung (marked "C") is collapsed, while the trachea and heart are displaced toward the right.  Image courtesy S.Bhimji MD

From: Tension Pneumothorax

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