| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8718139 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Under trauma imaging protocols that commonly incorporate chest CT, two thirds of rib fractures were observed on chest CT only. Patients with rib fractures had higher admission rates and mortality than those without rib fractures. First or second rib fractures were associated with significantly higher mortality and great vessel injury.
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Authors
Charles E. MD, Ali S. MD, MPH, Brigitte M. MD, MSCE, Anthony J. MD, Mark I. MD, Daniel K. MD, Gregory W. MD, William R. MD, PhD, Robert M. MD,