Rib Fractures: To Fix or Not to Fix? An Evidence-Based Algorithm

Rib Fractures: To Fix or Not to Fix? An Evidence-Based Algorithm

Rib fractures are a common injury resulting from blunt chest trauma. The most important complications associated with rib fractures include death, pneumonia, and the need for mechanical ventilation. The development of new osteosynthesis materials has stimulated increased interest in the surgical t...

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Main Authors: Michael Bemelman, M. W. de Kruijf, Mark van Baal, Luke Leenen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2017-08-01
Series:Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Subjects:
Rib fractures
Morbidity
Mortality
Rib fixation
Algorithm
Online Access:http://www.kjtcvs.org/journal/download_pdf.php?doi=10.5090/kjtcs.2017.50.4.229

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