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World J Radiol. Nov 28, 2011; 3(11): 273-278
Published online Nov 28, 2011. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v3.i11.273
Table 1 Associations between rib fractures and pulmonary parenchymal injuries, pleural injuries and non-rib thoracic fractures
Rib fractures
Pearsonχ2P
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Parenchymal injuries521565.406< 0.001
Pleural injuries11322188.573< 0.001
Non-rib thoracic fractures674838.441< 0.001