Hydropneumothorax as a complication of necrotizing pneumonia in a young girl

Bronchopleural fistula with subsequent hydropneumothorax is an important complication of necrotizing pneumonia. Chest X‐ray is an excellent diagnostic tool which can suggest hydropneumothorax. When present, this requires admission for drainage. If discharged after necrotizing pneumonia, follow‐up sh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Miller, Jamison Cole, Boyce, Thomas George
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2019
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6692994/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31428391
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2294
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Sumario:Bronchopleural fistula with subsequent hydropneumothorax is an important complication of necrotizing pneumonia. Chest X‐ray is an excellent diagnostic tool which can suggest hydropneumothorax. When present, this requires admission for drainage. If discharged after necrotizing pneumonia, follow‐up should include a chest X‐ray to rule out this complication.

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