Monday 13 June 2016

Thoracic Cage Distortion- Anatomy of Complications

Thoracic Cage Distortion
The shape of the thorax can be distorted by congenital anomalies of the vertebral column or by the ribs. Destructive disease of the vertebral column that produces lateral flexion or scoliosis results in marked distortion of the thoracic cage


Anatomy of Complications
Complications include pneumothorax and hemorrhage. Pneumothorax can occur if the needle point misses the subcostal groove and penetrates too deeply through the parietal pleura. Hemorrhage is caused by the puncture of the intercostal blood vessels. This is a common complication, so aspiration should always be performed before injecting the anesthetic. A small hematoma may result









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