TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Chest injuries related to surfing
JO  - Asian cardiovascular and thoracic annals
A1  - Sano, Atsushi
A1  - Yotsumoto, Takuma
SP  - 839
EP  - 841
VL  - 23
IS  - 7
N2  - BACKGROUND: Surfing is a popular sport in coastal areas, which can be associated with chest injuries. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Chest injuries associated with surfing are usually blunt chest injuries; however, they may occasionally be life-threatening.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0218-4923
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0218492315591103
ID  - ref1
ER  -