Traumatic Isolated Fracture of the First Rib: A Case Report
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Isolated Traumatic Bilateral First Rib Fracture: A Rare Entity
Since the first rib is protected very well by the overlying soft tissue and bones, its fracture is a major injury and a considerable force is required to do it. Therefore, an isolated fracture of this rib is unusual. A 28-year-old healthy female had an accident while crossing the road and a heavy object fell on her. She had severe pain behind her clavicle region and was immediately hospitalized...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Kitakanto Medical Journal
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1343-2826,1881-1191
DOI: 10.2974/kmj.69.341