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Intercostal retractions

MedGen UID:
98415
Concept ID:
C0425470
Finding
Synonyms: Chest retractions; Intercostal insuction; Intercostal recession; Intercostal Retractions; Retractions
SNOMED CT: Intercostal recession (6442005); Intercostal insuction (6442005)
 
HPO: HP:0030864

Definition

A pulling inward of the soft tissues between the ribs upon inhalation. This is a sign of increased use of the chest muscles for breathing and is a manifestation of respiratory distress. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVIntercostal retractions

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Petrocheilou A, Tanou K, Kalampouka E, Malakasioti G, Giannios C, Kaditis AG
Pediatr Pulmonol 2014 May;49(5):421-9. Epub 2014 Mar 5 doi: 10.1002/ppul.22993. PMID: 24596395
Walti H, Couchard M, Relier JP
Eur Respir J Suppl 1989 Mar;3:22s-26s. PMID: 2662994

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Weigl JA, Puppe W, Rockahr S, Schmitt HJ
Klin Padiatr 2002 Nov-Dec;214(6):334-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-35365. PMID: 12424681
Guilleminault C, Pelayo R
Ann Med 1998 Aug;30(4):350-6. doi: 10.3109/07853899809029934. PMID: 9783833
Kumar V
Indian J Pediatr 1996 Sep-Oct;63(5):673-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02730819. PMID: 10830038

Diagnosis

Petrocheilou A, Tanou K, Kalampouka E, Malakasioti G, Giannios C, Kaditis AG
Pediatr Pulmonol 2014 May;49(5):421-9. Epub 2014 Mar 5 doi: 10.1002/ppul.22993. PMID: 24596395
Weigl JA, Puppe W, Rockahr S, Schmitt HJ
Klin Padiatr 2002 Nov-Dec;214(6):334-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-35365. PMID: 12424681
Guilleminault C, Pelayo R
Ann Med 1998 Aug;30(4):350-6. doi: 10.3109/07853899809029934. PMID: 9783833
Kumar V
Indian J Pediatr 1996 Sep-Oct;63(5):673-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02730819. PMID: 10830038
Walti H, Couchard M, Relier JP
Eur Respir J Suppl 1989 Mar;3:22s-26s. PMID: 2662994

Therapy

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Petrocheilou A, Tanou K, Kalampouka E, Malakasioti G, Giannios C, Kaditis AG
Pediatr Pulmonol 2014 May;49(5):421-9. Epub 2014 Mar 5 doi: 10.1002/ppul.22993. PMID: 24596395
Corrard F, de La Rocque F, Martin E, Wollner C, Elbez A, Koskas M, Wollner A, Boucherat M, Cohen R
BMC Pediatr 2013 Jan 11;13:6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-6. PMID: 23311899Free PMC Article
Weigl JA, Puppe W, Rockahr S, Schmitt HJ
Klin Padiatr 2002 Nov-Dec;214(6):334-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-35365. PMID: 12424681

Prognosis

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Weigl JA, Puppe W, Rockahr S, Schmitt HJ
Klin Padiatr 2002 Nov-Dec;214(6):334-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-35365. PMID: 12424681
Rizos JD, DiGravio BE, Sehl MJ, Tallon JM
J Emerg Med 1998 Jul-Aug;16(4):535-9. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(98)00055-9. PMID: 9696166

Clinical prediction guides

Lelii M, Patria MF, Pinzani R, Tenconi R, Mori A, Bonelli N, Principi N, Esposito S
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Corrard F, de La Rocque F, Martin E, Wollner C, Elbez A, Koskas M, Wollner A, Boucherat M, Cohen R
BMC Pediatr 2013 Jan 11;13:6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-6. PMID: 23311899Free PMC Article
Weigl JA, Puppe W, Rockahr S, Schmitt HJ
Klin Padiatr 2002 Nov-Dec;214(6):334-42. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-35365. PMID: 12424681
Cham GW, Tan WP, Earnest A, Soh CH
Eur J Emerg Med 2002 Sep;9(3):225-32. doi: 10.1097/00063110-200209000-00004. PMID: 12394618
Rizos JD, DiGravio BE, Sehl MJ, Tallon JM
J Emerg Med 1998 Jul-Aug;16(4):535-9. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(98)00055-9. PMID: 9696166

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