Presentation
Patient ejected from his motorcycle.
Patient Data
Age: 20
Gender: Male
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Computed tomography shows bilateral pneumothorax secondary to multiple rib fractures and sternal fracture, pneumomediastinum, and a massive subcutaneous emphysema, which extends from the neck to left scrotal region
Case Discussion
This case illustrates severe but common injuries after blunt thoracic trauma.