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\nArticle: <\/strong>Thoracic abnormal air collections in patients in the intensive care unit: radiograph findings correlated with CT<\/a><\/p>\n

Authors: <\/strong>Masafumi Sakai, Takashi Hiyama, Hirofumi Kuno, Kensaku Mori, Tsukasa Saida, Toshitaka Ishiguro, Hiroaki Takahashi, Ken Koyama and Manabu Minami<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This article reviews the anatomy of the potential spaces in the chest where abnormal air can collect, explains typical imaging findings, and describes the distinguishing features of conditions that require a differential diagnosis. 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