Radiographic diagnosis of a respiratory condition mimicking tension
pneumothorax
- HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI,
- Kazuya Nagasaki
HIROYUKI YAMAGUCHI
Mito Kyodo General Hospital
Corresponding Author:hiy.yamaguchi@gmail.com
Author ProfileAbstract
Massive empyema can mimic tension pneumothorax clinically and can be
distinguished only radiographically. This distinction is crucial since
needle decompression for tension pneumothorax can cause iatrogenic
pneumothorax in those with massive empyema.
