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Fracture of the Second Rib: An Indirect Sign of Serious Trauma Like Fracture of the First Rib?
BACKGROUND: The first 3 ribs are anatomically well-protected, shielded by the large thoracic muscles, the shoulder girdle, and the arm. A significant force is required to fracture these ribs; thus, such fractures suggest a high-energy trauma and are associated with injuries to vital organs of the th...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10625957/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37915290 http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/jcs.23.072 |