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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Pediatric spontaneous pneumothorax

Recommended: Chest X-ray (upright if possible) is the preferred imaging study for pediatric spontaneous pneumothorax. Often tall thin adolescents.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray (upright if possible)

XR No contrast Preferred Chest Emergency Reviewed

Often tall thin adolescents. Recurrent → CT for blebs and pleurodesis planning.

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