About The Medical Condition Chest, Flail

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Chest, Flail

Chest, Flail Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Chest, Flail Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Chest, Flail?

A complication of multiple rib fractures, rib and sternum fractures, or thoracic surgery. A portion of the chest wall becomes isolated from the thoracic cage and exhibits paradoxical respiration.

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