CTICasesPersistent Pneumothorax Treated with Crimped Bronchial Stent
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Imaging findings
Initial radiograph shows a left lung transplant and hyperinflated native right lung. Follow-up radiographs and CT demonstrate a large right pneumothorax with atelectasis and mediastinal shift. A crimped stent is then seen in the right main bronchus, which diminishes air inflow to the right lung.
Key takeaways
This case presents a novel approach to manage a persistent air leak in a pneumothorax by intentionally placing a crimped stent in the main bronchus to diminish air inflow to the affected lung.
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