Abstract
Invasive procedures of the chest in radiology require anatomical awareness of variations in thoracic rib anomalies. The “sloping rib” is a descriptive term the authors use to describe an entity that may present a problem when attempting to remove fluid from the pleural space and/or tissue from the lung. The anomaly has been observed in muscle-wasting disorders, severe osteoporosis, metabolic diseases, and in idiopathic scoliosis of the thoracic spine. The significance to patient care and diagnosis will be discussed.
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