Cough induced rib fracture, rupture of the diaphragm and abdominal herniation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cough can be associated with many complications. In this article, we present a 59 year old male patient with a very rare combination of a cough related stress fracture of the ninth rib, a traumatic rupture of the diaphragm, and an abdominal wall herniation. The h...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2006-11-01
|
| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.wjes.org/content/1/1/34 |