HY USMLE Q #916 – Pulmonary

A neonatal male born at 39 weeks’ gestation is evaluated for respiratory distress. There are no bowel sounds heard in the abdomen. A nasogastric tube is initially inserted and is visualized in the left hemithorax. A repeat chest x-ray is performed. Which of the following is most likely to be seen in this patient?

  Atresia of the choanae
  Fistula
  Fluid within fissure lines
  Hernia
  Hyaline membranes