Which of the Following Is the Most Common Result of Blunt

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common result of blunt chest trauma in children?

• A) Anterior flail segment
• B) Intrathoracic injury without external bruising of the thorax
• C) Associated spinal cord injury
• D) Fractured ribs with a high incidence of hemothorax

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