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Figure 18.7 (a, b) Ventrodorsal images of a cat with chronic chylothorax. Images were taken immediately post thoracocentesis.
On the ventrodorsal views, the caudal lung lobes are markedly rounded and collapsed (small arrows). The left lobes are surrounded
by what appears to be pneumothorax. A moderate amount of pleural fluid is noted in the right hemithorax, creating a widened,
radiopaque pleural space (large arrow). The right caudal lung lobe is rounded and only partially inflated. Fibrosing pleuritis was
diagnosed.
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Figure 18.8 (a) Lateral image of a cat with pleural effusion. The lung lobes are nearly completely collapsed, with a rounded
appearance. (b) Lateral image taken after thoracocentesis. The lung lobes are slightly better inflated but still rounded. Fibrosing
pleuritis was diagnosed.
