Flail chest

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Flail chest

Flail chest is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a segment of the rib cage breaks due to trauma and moves independently of the rest of the chest wall/ribs during breathing.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 900
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Injury to the chest 100
Chest pain 100
Breathing problems 100
Flail chest 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Thorax percussion
  • Chest auscultation
  • CT
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: