Differentiation between hydropneumothorax and destroyed lung by thoracoscopy with a fiberoptic bronchoscope.
In a 39-year-old man radiologic examination could not distinguish definitely between a hydropneumothorax and total destruction of one lung. Introduction of a fiberoptic bronchoscope through the opening for the chest drainage tube permitted direct inspection of the air space. A definite diagnosis of a destroyed lung was made, permitting appropriate modification of the treatment.
D000328:Adult; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D006872:Hydropneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology