Hydropneumothorax as a complication of necrotizing pneumonia in a young girl
Abstract 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, fol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-08-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2294 |