A subsequent AP portable semi-upright chest radiograph shows extubation, persistent spinal hardware, re-demonstration of left neck subcutaneous emphysema, and a distinct small left apical pneumothorax measuring approximately 3 mm. There is persistent left lower lobe retrocardiac opacity and new blunting of the costophrenic angles bilaterally, likely indicating small pleural effusions. The cardiomediastinal silhouette remains within normal limits.
Simple pleural effusion (Present) Simple pneumothorax (Present) Subcutaneous Emphysema (Present)