Citation

Sano A, Yotsumoto T. Asian Cardiovasc. Thorac Ann. 2015; 23(7): 839-841.

Affiliation

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chigasaki Municipal Hospital, Chigasaki, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Asian-Pacific Society of Cardiology, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0218492315591103

PMID

26071603

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surfing is a popular sport in coastal areas, which can be associated with chest injuries.

METHODS: Between 2008 and 2013, 6 patients were referred to our hospital with chest injuries sustained during surfing. Clinical data were collected from their medical records and analyzed retrospectively.

RESULTS: Patient age ranged from 35 to 52 years. Five of the 6 patients were male. Four patients were injured in August, and the other two were injured in September and October. Rib fractures were observed in 3 of the 6 patients. The other 3 patients were diagnosed with chest contusions only. Hemothorax occurred in one patient. No lacerations were observed in any of the 6 patients.

CONCLUSION: Chest injuries associated with surfing are usually blunt chest injuries; however, they may occasionally be life-threatening.

Language: en