Rib fracture secondary to cough‐induced trauma

Rib fracture secondary to cough‐induced trauma

Key clinical message Early identification of rib fractures, even in young patients without chronic diseases, is essential. Prompt diagnosis facilitates appropriate management, aiding in pain control and addressing underlying causes such as persistent coughing. Additionally, vigilance for complicatio...

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Published in:Clinical case reports Vol. 12; no. 5; pp. e8823 - n/a
Main Authors: Alhatemi, Ahmed Qasim Mohammed, Hashim, Hashim Talib, Hashim, Ali Talib
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01-05-2024
Wiley
Subjects:
Bone density
Chronic illnesses
Consent
Fractures
Hemothorax
imaging and radiology
Medical imaging
Mortality
orthopaedics
Osteoporosis
Pain
Pneumothorax
respiratory medicine
Trauma
respiratory medicine
orthopaedics
imaging and radiology
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Summary:Key clinical message Early identification of rib fractures, even in young patients without chronic diseases, is essential. Prompt diagnosis facilitates appropriate management, aiding in pain control and addressing underlying causes such as persistent coughing. Additionally, vigilance for complications such as pneumothorax and rib displacement is crucial for optimizing patient care. Chest CT 3D reconstruction showing a linear fracture of the right ninth and tenth ribs (green arrows).
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.8823