About The Medical Condition Flail Chest

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Flail Chest

Flail Chest Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Flail Chest Medical Condition

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

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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