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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Post-pneumonectomy or post-empyema, suspected bronchopleural fistula

Recommended: Thin-slice CT Chest is the preferred imaging study for post-pneumonectomy or post-empyema, suspected bronchopleural fistula. Air communication between airway and pleural space.

Recommended study

Thin-slice CT Chest

CT No contrast Preferred Chest Acute inpatient Reviewed

Air communication between airway and pleural space. Bronchoscopy for localization.

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