A complication of multiple RIB FRACTURES; RIB and STERNUM fractures, or thoracic surgery. A portion of the THORACIC WALL becomes isolated from the RIB CAGE and exhibits paradoxical respiration.

Synonyms: Flail Chest Chest, Stove-in Stove-in Chest Chest, Flail Stove in Chest

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91; was see under THORACIC INJURIES 1980-90

91(80); was see under THORACIC INJURIES 1980-90

identifier

D005409

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