Change: Moved by AndyC Feb 8 2010, 2:26 AM EST

Change: Rib notching on palin film chest is considered pathognomonic of coarctation of the aorta. Coarctation is the most common cause of rib notching but not the only cause.Pathologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coarctation_of_the_aorta "Coarctation of the aorta, or aortic coarctation, is a congenital   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 335)

Change:  left rib notchingCase 2This patient presented with symptoms of a chest infection. As is often the case, the coarctation of the aorta was an incidental finding.FindingsInferior rib notching ? figure 3 sign of the aorta prominance of the ascending aortaIndenting of trachea on left   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 238)

Change: IntroductionCoarctation of the aorta is often identified as an incidental finding following chest radiography. Radiographers who are familiar with the plain film appearances of coarctation of the aorta have the potential to raise this frequently missed finding with the referring practitioner/radiologist.Plain Film Appearances   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 46)

Change: IntroductionCoarctation of the aorta is often identified as an incidental finding following chest radiography. Radiographers who are familiar with the plain film appearances of coarctation of the aorta have the potential to raise this frequently missed finding with the referring practitioner/radiologist.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 43)