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Figure 1.
A, B: Contrast computed tomography on admission shows infiltration
shadows on both sides
C: Computed tomography shows bilateral pneumothorax after bilateral tube
drainage.
D: Flexible bronchoscopy shows bronchial obstruction using
EWS® (a 6-mm EWS® into B8bⅰ and a
7-mm EWS® into B8bⅱ on the left).