Table 4 Occult chest injuries in negative PE and CXR
From: Cross-sectional imaging of the torso reveals occult injuries in asymptomatic blunt trauma patients
Normal chest PE and CXR with abnormal CT C | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Bilateral rib fractures | 3 (1.1) |
Clavicle fracture | 1 (0.38) |
Lung contusion | 7 (2.7) |
Pneumothorax | 6 (2.3) |
1–2 rib fractures | 10 (3.8) |
3–6 rib fractures | 12 (4.6) |
> 6 rib fractures | 2 (0.77) |
Scapular fracture | 4 (1.5) |
Splenic injury | 3 (1.1) |
Suspected aortic injury | 3 (1.1) |
Hemothorax | 1 (0.38) |
Sternal fracture | 5 (1.9) |
Total chest injuries | 57 (21.8) |
Total abnormal CT C | 41 (15.7) |