Two lesser known but useful signs of neonatal pneumothorax

L. E. Swischuk

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Abstract

Two lesser known signs of neonatal pneumothorax are presented: the 'large, hyperlucent hemithorax' sign and the 'medial stripe' sign. In a review of 113 consecutive cases of proven neonatal pneumothorax, the large, hyperlucent hemithorax was the presenting sign in 29 and the medial stripe in 12 (25% and 11%, respectively). A leftsided preponderance of both signs but especially of the large, hyperlucent hemithorax remained unexplained. The practical significance of the signs, differential diagnosis, and influence of the Mach effect are described.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)623-627
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume127
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1976
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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