Giant bullous emphysema mistaken for traumatic pneumothorax
ConclusionGiant bullous emphysema can represent a pitfall in trauma assessment. We recommend that in cases where pneumothorax is suspected, if the patient is clinically stable, imaging studies should be performed prior to chest tube placement.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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