Lum-Hee N, Abdulla A J
Royal Devon Hospital, Exeter, UK.
Int J Clin Pract. 1997 Jun;51(4):252-3.
Slipping rib syndrome is a poorly recognised cause of chest and abdominal pain. It occurs principally in the middle-aged but may occur at any age. It is equally common in men and women and is frequently confused with other serious causes of chest and abdominal pain. Patients are often subjected to extensive and sometimes invasive needless investigation for unexplained symptoms. Greater awareness of this syndrome among clinicians could sale both patient and doctor time and unnecessary concern. Two case reports are presented.
滑脱肋综合征是一种较少被认识到的胸痛和腹痛病因。它主要发生在中年人中，但也可能发生于任何年龄。在男性和女性中发病率相同，并且常常与其他引起胸痛和腹痛的严重病因相混淆。患者常常因不明原因的症状而接受广泛的、有时甚至是不必要的侵入性检查。临床医生对这种综合征有更高的认识可以节省患者和医生的时间以及不必要的担忧。本文报告两例病例。
