Ultrasonography of Sternal Fractures

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Journal Australas J Ultrasound Med

Date 2017 Feb 14

PMID 28191123

Citations 8

Authors

Chris Nickson

James Rippey

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Abstract

This paper describes the use of clinician-performed ultrasound to detect sternal fractures in trauma patients. It is a pictorial essay that describes the ultrasound technique, the normal anatomy and ultrasound findings, variants, potential pitfalls and the appearance of fractures when they occur in both children and adults.

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