07/09/2026
Bilateral Pneumothorax on Chest X-Ray - Rare Emergency Case Explained by Dr Jehangir Khan | Consultant Pulmonologist Islamabad
In this video, we discuss a RARE and life-threatening case of BILATERAL PNEUMOTHORAX seen on chest X-ray. Learn how to identify visceral pleural line, absent lung markings, and hyperlucent lung fields.
This video is a must-watch for MBBS students, FCPS Part 1 & 2, USMLE, NEET PG, MRCP and house officers in Emergency & Pulmonology.
What You Will Learn in This Video:
โ What is bilateral pneumothorax and why it is rare?
โ Chest X-Ray findings of pneumothorax
โ How to differentiate pneumothorax from skin fold / bullae
โ Visceral pleural line vs lung markings
โ Emergency management of bilateral pneumothorax
โ When to put chest tube / ICD?
Key X-Ray Findings in This Case:
โข Bilateral hyperlucent upper zones โข Absent bronchovascular markings peripherally โข Visible pleural line with collapsed lungs โข No mediastinal shift (important teaching point)
โ ๏ธ DISCLAIMER: This video is for medical education purposes only. This is not medical advice for any specific patient. Please consult a qualified pulmonologist for diagnosis and treatment.
About Dr Jehangir Khan:
Dr Jehangir Khan is a Consultant Pulmonologist based in Islamabad, Pakistan, specializing in chest diseases, interventional pulmonology, and critical care. Daily educational chest X-rays and CT cases.
For Consultation: 0343-1510025
Location: Islamabad
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