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Abstract
This study compares the sonographic and conventional radiographic examination of sternal
fractures. Forty-five patients with a suspected sternal fracture were examined radiographically
and sonographically. Sixteen had a sternal fracture which could be identified sonographically.
In 15 of the 16 cases an equivalent diagnosis could be made radiologically. In one
case no definite statement could be made radiologically but the sonographic finding
together with the clinical aspect of the patient proved the diagnosis of a fracture.
In four sternal fractures displaced by more than one anteroposterior thickness, the
fracture itself was shown by sonography whereas the exlent of the injury could not
be displayed. Ultrasonic investigation of the sternum is a useful way to demonstrate
fractures that provides a similar sensitivity to conventional radiography. In contrast
sonography is not suited for portraying the grade of displacement. In case of doubl
after radiological examination the ultrasonic examination serves as a valuable tool
but conventional plain radiography remains the standard means of documenting a sternal
fracture.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 5,
1995
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© 1995 Published by Elsevier Inc.
