Encroachment Upon the Lungs of Large Chronic Pericardial Effusion Gregory C. Kane, M.D., William G. Figueroa, M.D., F.C.C.P. CHEST Volume 93, Issue 2, Pages 434-436 (February 1988) DOI: 10.1378/chest.93.2.434 Copyright © 1988 The American College of Chest Physicians Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Admission chest roentgenogram demonstrates massive cardiac silhouette. CHEST 1988 93, 434-436DOI: (10.1378/chest.93.2.434) Copyright © 1988 The American College of Chest Physicians Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Chest roentgenogram following pericardiocentesis demonstrates reduced cardiac silhouette (drainage catheter remains in place). CHEST 1988 93, 434-436DOI: (10.1378/chest.93.2.434) Copyright © 1988 The American College of Chest Physicians Terms and Conditions