Interpretation of Pneumothorax on Emergency Department Chest Radiographs by Emergency Physicians and Residents

Aim: Pneumothorax is defined as the entry of air into the pleural space, which may cause mortal complications when delayed in diagnosis and treatment. The diagnosis is made on an erect posteroanterior chest X-ray that shows an edge caused by visceral pleura and absence of lung markings beyond this e...

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Main Authors: Burcu Azapoglu Kaymak, Vehbi Ozaydin, Halil Tozum, Didem AY
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2018-03-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access: http://akademikaciltip.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/nterpretation-of-pneumothorax-on-emergency-departm/21749