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Hydropneumothorax

Introduction

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Overview

Overview

Hydropneumothorax implies presence of both air and fluid in the pleural space ( i.e. between two layers of pleura).

Causes

Causes

  • Iatrogenic: Introduction of air during pleural fluid aspiration in effusion.
  • Presence of gas forming organism.
  • Trauma
Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Chest X Ray

An erect chest xray will show air fluid level.The horizontal fluid level is usually well defined and extends across the whole length of hemithorax.

References

References

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