Infantile osteomyelitis of the fourth rib causing the occurrence of a lung abscess

Abstract Infantile osteomyelitis of the rib is rare but can be complicated by intrapleural pyogenic lesions. Even if findings suggest another infection focus, osteomyelitis should be considered if there are changes on radiographs. In addition, it can be prevented by maintaining the dermal barrier fu...

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Main Authors: Sayo Mori, Sagano Onoyama, Tomoko Takimoto, Yuya Morooka, Kenji Furuno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-07-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2226