Presentation
Cough. Prior trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
ORIF thoracic cage
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ORIF of the right thoracic cage.
Heart size normal. Lungs clear.
Case Discussion
Rib fractures are common, even multiple, but only on occasion when extensive such as with a flail chest are they surgically corrected.
ORIF of the thoracic cage always has an impressive 'mecanno' appearance!