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Frequency of rib and sternum fractures associated with out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation is underestimated by conventional chest X-ray.
OBJECTIVE: Fractured ribs and sternum are frequent complications of thoracic compression during CPR in adults. This study was conducted to determine whether findings of plain chest radiography ...
Baylor College of Medicine4y
Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction
Removal of ribs – usually one rib above and one below the tumor and possibly the sternum – may be needed depending on the size and location of the tumor. A small drain or chest tube is placed into the ...
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Rib Cage: What To Know
The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the organs inside the chest. These organs include the heart and lungs, which are two of our most ...