S27: Injury of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs
S27.9: Injury of unspecified intrathoracic organ
An injury like this occurs, for example, as a result of an accident or a violent blow to the chest.
The chest is encircled at the sides by the ribs. Underneath, the diaphragm forms the boundary between the chest and the abdomen. There are many important organs in the chest, such as the heart, lungs, and airways. The gullet and a large lymph vessel also run through the chest.
Injuring an organ in the chest can cause a range of symptoms. For example, one may have chest pain. It may also be that you can no longer breathe or swallow properly.
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