Minimum pneumothorax is best seen in which of the following view (chest x-ray)?: (A) Lordotic view, (B) Right lateral view, (C) Left lateral view, (D) Chest x-ray in complete expiration
Answer is D. A pneumothorax is, when looked for, usually easily appreciated. Typically they demonstrate: visible visceral pleural edge is seen as a very thin, sharp white line. no lung markings are seen peripheral to this line.