Mediastinal Shift
In tension pneumothorax, mediastinal structures and airways are pushed toward the side opposite the affected lung. Imaging of a right-sided tension pneumothorax shows leftward displacement of the major airway.
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In tension pneumothorax, mediastinal structures and airways are pushed toward the side opposite the affected lung. Imaging of a right-sided tension pneumothorax shows leftward displacement of the major airway.