Supernumerary intrathoracic rib, a rare congenital anomaly: Case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24783
Abstract: A 17‐year‐old female who presented with cough, chest pain, dyspnea, and hemoptysis was found to have an intrathoracic rib. Patients who are diagnosed with intrathoracic ribs are most often asymptomatic and should undergo limited diagnostic… read more here.
Keywords: intrathoracic rib; supernumerary intrathoracic; rare congenital; case ... See more keywords
Minimally invasive resection of symptomatic bifid intrathoracic rib
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26372
Abstract: Intrathoracic ribs are rare congenital anomalies where a supra- or normonumerary rib follows an abnormal course within the thorax (1). Less than 10 cases have been reported in children, being commonly asymptomatic and usually found… read more here.
Keywords: invasive resection; rib; minimally invasive; resection symptomatic ... See more keywords