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W Parry¹, I Breckenridge, Y F Khalil

¹Department of Thoracic Surgery, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, South Glamorgan.

|January 1, 1989

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Symptomatic bilateral slipping ribs, a rare congenital rib anomaly, were successfully treated with surgery. This case challenges the notion of slipping rib syndrome being exclusively unilateral.

Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Congenital Abnormalities
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

Congenital rib abnormalities are recognized but typically asymptomatic.
Slipping rib syndrome involves abnormal rib movement, often causing pain.
Previously, slipping rib syndrome was considered a unilateral condition.

Observation:

This report details an unusual case of bilateral slipping ribs.
The patient presented with symptomatic bilateral slipping ribs.
The condition significantly impacted the patient's quality of life.

Findings:

Surgical intervention successfully resolved symptoms in this bilateral case.
The successful surgical treatment of bilateral slipping ribs is documented.

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This case expands the understanding of slipping rib syndrome presentation.

Implications:

Surgical management may be effective for symptomatic bilateral slipping ribs.
The findings suggest bilateral involvement should be considered in diagnosing slipping rib syndrome.
Further research into the etiology and management of bilateral rib anomalies is warranted.