An unusual cause of rib fracture following a road traffic accident.
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چکیده
A case is presented which is thought to be the first described example of rib fracture occurring as a result of airbag inflation. It would appear that the propellant cartridge came loose during deployment to form a missile, striking the patient on his chest and fracturing a rib.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 14 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997