We present these clinical evaluation details, imaging/sonographic findings, and patient management in this case report.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:Effusive pneumothorax can be hemopneumothorax, pyopneumothorax, or hydropneumothorax depending on the type of fluid compartment within the pleural cavity.
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Key Findings & Data:Here, we report a case of a 34‑year‑old male who presented to the emergency department with cough and breathlessness.
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Conclusion & Impact:We present these clinical evaluation details, imaging/sonographic findings, and patient management in this case report.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Effusive pneumothorax can be hemopneumothorax, pyopneumothorax, or hydropneumothorax depending on the type of fluid compartment within the pleural cavity. Hydropneumothorax is the abnormal collection of air and serous fluid within the pleural cavity. Here, we report a case of a 34‑year‑old male who presented to the emergency department with cough and breathlessness. We did bedside point‑of‑care ultrasound‑assisted clinical evaluation as the patient was vitally unstable, which showed “hydro point” and “defective barcode sign,” which suggested hydropneumothorax. We present these clinical evaluation details, imaging/sonographic findings, and patient management in this case report.
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Cite This Article
RAJENDRAN, G., MAHALINGAM, S., SADASIVAM, A., AYYAN, M., PILLAI, V. M. (2022). Defective barcode sign – A newer sonographic sign in hydropneumothorax. Turkish journal of emergency medicine (Online), Cilt: 22 - Sayı: 2, 108–110. https://ajindex.com/articles/605186
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