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INTERCOSTAL INDRAWING [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Respiratory System
CONT

Widespread intercostal indrawing is suggestive of severe airway obstruction whereas localized indrawing of intercostal spaces during inspiration (paradoxical respiration) is due to multiple fracture of the ribs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Dépression anormale de la paroi thoracique, visible à la hauteur des espaces intercostaux (tirage sous sternale), au cours de fortes inspirations.

Spanish

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