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wdechowe ustawienie klatki piersiowej

English translation: barrel chest

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Polish term or phrase:wdechowe ustawienie klatki piersiowej
English translation:barrel chest
Entered by: Lirka

01:39 Mar 16, 2021
Polish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
Polish term or phrase: wdechowe ustawienie klatki piersiowej
In a physical examination of the lumbosacral spine, flattening of the physiological lordosis, mild increase in the muscle tone of the paravertebral muscles, radicular and tension signs (negative), flattening of the thoracic kyphosis, lumbar shaft on the left, status post sternotomy, wdechowe ustawienie klatki piersiowej
Malgoldberg
United States
Local time: 13:38
barrel chest
Explanation:
Barrel chest refers to an increase in the anterior posterior diameter of the chest wall resembling the shape of a barrel.

If the patient has emphysema, this fits. You'll be able to tell from the rest of the history/physical.
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Lirka
Austria
Local time: 20:38
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barrel chest


Explanation:
Barrel chest refers to an increase in the anterior posterior diameter of the chest wall resembling the shape of a barrel.

If the patient has emphysema, this fits. You'll be able to tell from the rest of the history/physical.

Lirka
Austria
Local time: 20:38
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PRO pts in category: 8
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Asker: Thank you so much. This fits very well.

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