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Dealayed presentation of flail chest with pneumothorax and paradoxical respiration in a trauma patient: Case report
International Journal of Surgery Science · 2021 · Vol. 5(2) · pp. 96–97
Abstract
We report a case of 48 years male who presented with Chest Injury in Emergency causality Department. Chest X-ray showed fracture 2nd to 5th rib on right side. Treated conservatively. 2 days later he developed paradoxical Respiration with breathing difficulty. Chest x-ray taken showed Right Side Pheumothorax. Right side intercostal Tube drainage done under local anaesthesia.
Trauma Management and DiagnosisPleural and Pulmonary DiseasesShoulder and Clavicle InjuriesFlail chestMedicinePneumothoraxCase presentationAnesthesiaBreathingPresentation (obstetrics)Endotracheal tubeSternumRib cage
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