Pneumothorax X Ray Lateral

Pneumothorax X Ray Lateral. If the pneumothorax becomes larger it may push the mediastinum into the contralateral hemithorax (tension pneumothorax). On a supine radiograph a pneumothorax can be subtle and.

When a pneumothorax is suspected in a supine patient, confirmation can be readily obtained with a lateral decubitus view. This is difficult to see because the lung itself is black too.