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. 1984 Apr;76(4):413–414.

Blunt Trauma to the Chest

Earl M Kabnick, Leon Adler, Todd P Berner, Leslie L Alexander
PMCID: PMC2561682  PMID: 6737500

Abstract

Pulmonary contusions following blunt trauma often are visible roentgenographically immediately after injury. The case presented illustrates the need for prompt x-ray studies of the chest following blunt injury.

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