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CBme

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on: Jul 16, 2018
All of the following chest radiograph findings would be associated with a CDH EXCEPT:
 
  a. steeple point sign.
  b. complete lung collapse.
  c. lungs do not meet the chest wall.
  d. heart is shifted to the unaffected side.

Question 2

A patient has a 45-degree curvature of her spine. The physician is most likely to recommend which of the following treatments?
 
  a. Surgical intervention
  b. Observation checkup in about 3 months
  c. Milwaukee brace
  d. Boston brace


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The steeple point sign is associated with laryngotracheobronc hitis rather than CDH.

Answer to Question 2

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Surgical correction is usually recommended for a patient with curvature of 40 to 50 degrees.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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