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Case Reports
. 2024 Apr 26;12(5):e8823.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8823. eCollection 2024 May.

Rib fracture secondary to cough-induced trauma

Ahmed Qasim Mohammed Alhatemi  1 , Hashim Talib Hashim  2 , Ali Talib Hashim  3
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Case Reports

Rib fracture secondary to cough-induced trauma

Ahmed Qasim Mohammed Alhatemi et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Early identification of rib fractures, even in young patients without chronic diseases, is essential. Prompt diagnosis facilitates appropriate management, aiding in pain control and addressing underlying causes such as persistent coughing. Additionally, vigilance for complications such as pneumothorax and rib displacement is crucial for optimizing patient care.

Keywords: imaging and radiology; orthopaedics; respiratory medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
The chest X‐ray PA view is labeled as normal, with yellow arrows indicating the suspected fracture site.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Chest CT 3D reconstruction showing a linear fracture of the right ninth and tenth ribs (green arrows).
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