Saturday, 20 July 2013

X-RAY EVALUATION OF THE LEFT RIBS, FOUR VIEWS

X-RAY EVALUATION OF THE LEFT RIBS, FOUR VIEWS

INDICATION FOR STUDY:  Previous x-ray from January 05, 2011.  Question of fractures of the left fifth and sixth ribs.

FINDINGS:  There is still concern for an area of fracture, which on this study appears to represent the seventh rib.  There is slight callus formation surrounding it.  There is no clear evidence of other fractures identified.  In comparison to the prior study, this most likely represents what was described is the sixth rib previously.  There does not appear to be significant displacement.  There is no evidence of pneumothorax on the left.  If there is any further concern, would recommend further evaluation as needed.


Thank you for the referral.
XXXXXXXX, M.D.

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