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Mi Song Kim1, Francis Gan1, Karl Nimtz1
1Riverside Community Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Riverside, CA.
Journal of Education & Teaching in Emergency Medicine
|August 12, 2024
Summary
Chest wall trauma can lead to rare abscesses, even with sternal fractures. Prompt evaluation is crucial for patients with chest pain after blunt trauma.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Infectious Disease
- Radiology
Background:
- Chest wall trauma is common, but complications like abscesses are rare.
- Patients presenting with chest pain post-trauma require thorough evaluation for potential complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an uncommon case of chest wall abscess following blunt chest trauma.
- To emphasize the importance of considering chest wall abscess in the differential diagnosis for similar presentations.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 60-year-old male patient.
- Clinical examination, computed tomography (CT) scan, and surgical incision and drainage.
Main Results:
- A chest wall abscess was identified in conjunction with a displaced midsternal fracture.
- The patient underwent successful incision and drainage of the abscess.
Conclusions:
- Chest wall abscess is an uncommon but significant complication of blunt chest trauma.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for patients with chest wall pain and fever after trauma.
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