Thoracic hyperextension injury with complete “bony disruption” of the thoracic cage: Case report of a potentially life-threatening injury

Thoracic hyperextension injury with complete “bony disruption” of the thoracic cage: Case report of a potentially life-threatening injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe chest wall injuries are potentially life-threatening injuries which require a standardized multidisciplinary management strategy for prevention of posttraumatic complications and adverse outcome.</p> <p>Case presen...

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Main Authors: Bailey James, VanderHeiden Todd, Burlew Clay, Pinski-Sibbel Sarah, Jordan Janeen, Moore Ernest E, Stahel Philip F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/7/1/14

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