Journal of Trauma and Injury

  • 제37권1호
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  • Pages.86-88
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  • 2024
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  • 2799-4317(pISSN)
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  • 2287-1683(eISSN)
대한외상학회 (The Korean Society of Traumatology)
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Misinterpretation of a skin fold artifact as pneumothorax on the chest x-ray of a trauma patient in Korea: a case report

  • Yoojin Park (Department of Radiology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine) ;
  • Eun Young Kim (Department of Radiology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine) ;
  • Byungchul Yu (Department of Trauma Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kunwoo Kim (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine)
  • 투고 : 2023.07.27
  • 심사 : 2024.01.18
  • 발행 : 2024.03.31
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초록

Misinterpreting radiographic findings can lead to unnecessary interventions and potential patient harm. The urgency required when responding to the compromised health of trauma patients can increase the likelihood of misinterpreting chest x-rays in critical situations. We present the case report of a trauma patient whose skin fold artifacts were mistaken for pneumothorax on a follow-up chest x-ray, resulting in unnecessary chest tube insertion. We hope to help others differentiate between skin folds and pneumothorax on the chest x-rays of trauma patients by considering factors such as location, shape, sharpness, and vascular markings.

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This study was supported by a grant from Gachon University Gil Medical Center (No. FRD2021-11).

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