title: Winging of the scapula: an unusual complication of chest tube placement.
abstract: Chest tube insertion is generally considered a safe procedure. We describe a patient who developed winging of the scapula following chest tube insertion. This complication has not been documented before.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: W U
authors.initials: WU
authors.lastname: Hassan
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Keaney
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015505:Chest Tubes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D013900:Thoracic Nerves / Q000293:injuries