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Paradoxical symmetry of the chest in neonates - a new clinical sign in the diagnosis of a unilateral pneumothorax


SD Delport

Abstract

Paradoxical symmetry of the chest in neonates is a new clinical sign of pneumothorax which, together with hyperresonancy, facilitates the undelayed diagnosis of this life-threatening condition.

S Afr Med J 1996; 86: 1465-1466

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