Significant pneumothorax complicating a fractured clavicle.
Pneumothorax has been described as a complication of a fractured clavicle only three times. It is an important and potentially serious complication. This case report describes a fractured clavicle complicated by a significant pneumothorax which required chest drain insertion.
Williams
R J
RJ
Department of Orthopaedics, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.
D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography