Combining the use of Nuss procedure and rib fixation for severe flail chest: a case report
Abstract Background Severe flail chest is a life-threatening situation. The Nuss procedure is a new effective treatment for severe flail chest patients who cannot be weaned from prolonged mechanical ventilation in the last few years. However, the procedure is not suitable when there are multiple fra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00747-2 |