Interpleural location of chest drain on ultrasound excludes pneumothorax and associates with a low degree of chest drain foreshortening on the antero-posterior chest X-ray

ConclusionAbsence of a CD on CUS post drainage, low CDI on CR and continuous air leak significantly associate with residual occult pneumothorax which may evade diagnosis on an antero-posterior CR.
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - Category: Radiology Source Type: research