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
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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:
