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"PNEUMOTHORAX"

“ Appearances on a supine radiograph can be challenging and may underestimate the extent of pneumothorax. Air collects in one or more of the...

Appearances on a supine radiograph can be challenging and may underestimate the extent of pneumothorax. Air collects in one or more of the pleural recesses—most common locations are subpulmonic and anteromedial.
PLAIN FILM (SUPINE CHEST X-RAY)

•  Hyperlucent right upper quadrant
•  Deep sulcus’ sign, an excessively sharp contour to the hemidiaphragm.