Role of CT in the management of pneumothorax in patients with complex cystic lung disease.

Phillips, G D; Trotman-Dickenson, B; Hodson, M E; Geddes, D M · Chest · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of pneumothorax in patients with complex cystic lung disease may be difficult when relying on plain chest radiography alone. We report four cases in which management was greatly facilitated by the use of CT scanning of the chest.

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