Evolution of Pulmonary Contusions in Patients With Severe Rib Fractures: Cause for Concern?

Suzanne F M Van WijckElizabeth F SmithNicole L WernerKelley MaddenErnest E MooreMathieu M E WijffelsFredric M Pieracci

Published in: The American surgeon (2023)

In patients with severe rib fracture patterns who undergo repeat imaging, pulmonary contusions are prevalent and become radiographically worse within at least the first 12 hours after injury. No association between radiographic worsening and clinical outcomes was found.

Keyphrases

pulmonary hypertension
early onset
high resolution
drug induced