Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cardiac:

 • Cardiac Tamponade*

 • Pericarditis

 • Myocardial Contusion

 • Acute Aortic Rupture*

Chest Wall:

 • Rib Fractures

 • Flail Chest*

 • Diaphragm Injury

 • Esophageal Injury

Lung:

 • Pulmonary Contusion

 • Pneumothorax (Tension* )

 • Hemothorax



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