S29: Other and unspecified injuries of thorax
S29.8: Other specified injuries of thorax
The term "Other specified injuries of thorax" refers to a variety of injuries that affect the chest region but do not fit the categories of common or well-defined chest injuries. The thorax is the area between your neck and abdomen, housing critical structures like the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels. Injuries to this region that might fall under this classification could be a result of various types of trauma such as car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Symptoms often depend on the specific injury but could include chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing, or changes in heart rate. As these injuries involve such vital structures, they can potentially be serious or life-threatening. Depending on the severity and exact location of the injury, they can lead to complications like lung collapse (pneumothorax), internal bleeding or impact the functioning of the heart and lungs.
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