FINDINGS:
AP single view of the chest has been obtained with patient in
 semi-upright position.  Analysis is performed in direct comparison with the
 preceding preoperative chest examination of .  The heart
 size is grossly unchanged.  Striking finding as the plethoric appearance of
 the entire pulmonary vasculature compatible with rapid increase of the
 circulating blood volume.  There is no evidence of significant perivascular
 haze, interstitial or central alveolar edema.  No new acute pulmonary
 infiltrates are seen and the lateral pleural sinuses are free.  No
 pneumothorax in the apical area.  NG tube has been placed seen to reach well
 below the diaphragm including its side port.
 
 Referring physician, .  was paged to communicate the acute
 findings.  To confirm that the patient had received large amount of
 intravenous fluid and that she now 30 minutes after the radiograph, is doing
 much better.