Ultrasound, Chest X-ray or Computed Tomography for the diagnosis of occult rib fractures
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Report By: Ziyue Yang - Attending doctor
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Institution: Emergency department, Peking university Shenzhen hospital
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Date Submitted: 23rd January 2024
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Last Modified: 25th January 2024
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients with chest pain] is [ultrasound more sensitive than chest X-ray or computed tomography] at [diagnosing rib fractures and the complications such as hemothorax, pneumothorax or costochondral dislocation]?
