Plastic Surgery Case Study – Subcostal Rib Removal for Alleviation of Abdominal Impingement
Background: The 12 pairs of ribs that comprise the ribcage provide protection for various internal organs. Such ribs are divided into three types, sternal ribs, costal ribs and floating ribs. These descriptive terms refer to how these bony distal extensions from the spine connect. Ribs #1 through #7 wrap around the chest and connect to Read More…