Fig. 18From: Multidetector computed tomography of chest trauma: indications, technique and interpretationa, bExtensive lung laceration, large bilateral contusions. aCavities with air-fluid levels in the right upper lobe, right-sided pneumothorax and fluidothorax, bilateral subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, mediastinal shift to the left. bExtravasation of the contrast material into the cavity due to active bleeding; the finding was an indication for surgeryBack to article page