The pectoralis myogram: A marker of severe chest wall trauma

The pectoralis myogram: A marker of severe chest wall trauma

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Purpose: Our unique case reports injuries and radiographic findings of a patient with major chest wall trauma: the pectoralis myogram.Results: The patient was a 49 year old male Casserole Dishes involved in a motor vehicle collision with right sided pneumothorax with loss of lung markings, numerous rib fractures, a comminuted left clavicle fracture, and notable air outlines of what appeared to be the pectoralis major muscles on both sides of the chest wall.His injuries were successfully managed non-surgically in the ICU and then ward with a chest tube, sling, pain control, and physiotherapy despite the major trauma to his forequarter and chest wall.Conclusion: Understanding that this radiographic finding represents injury to lung parenchyma, chest wall musculature and soft tissues, and OXIDANT 3% 10 VOL the bony supporting structures of the chest wall and shoulder girdle can help the clinician judge the severity of injury and anticipate treatment needs.