Complete uni-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for surgical stabilization of rib fractures: a case report

Abstract Background Rib fractures are a common injury in trauma. Potential complications include pain, pneumonia, respiratory failure, disability, and death. Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has become an available treatment option, and complete video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VA...

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Main Authors: Zhen Yang, Ming Wen, Weiqing Kong, Xu Li, Zhuan Liu, Xin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02167-8