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Went to hospital with sharp left sided chest pain, had a x ray clear, does this rule out pneumothorax completely?
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It should: A good quality, 2 view xray series of the chest should rule out pneumothorax. If you are having persistent symptoms, make sure you return for further treatment and evaluation. Could be broken ribs, pleuritic chest pain, costochondritis. Good luck!
Answered 10/7/2015
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