Preferred Label : migrating staple sign;
Definition : Staple used to suture peripheral lung parenchyma shifts over time on sequential radiographs.
Suggests pneumothorax; stapled parenchyma collapses and moves toward hilum.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35376;
Associated condition(s)
Staple used to suture peripheral lung parenchyma shifts over time on sequential radiographs.
Suggests pneumothorax; stapled parenchyma collapses and moves toward hilum.
