When less is more: A minimally invasive, intrathoracic approach to surgical stabilization of rib fractures
Rib fractures are a common and serious injury in both blunt and penetrating trauma to the thorax. The morbidity and mortality associated with these fractures is often due to impaired respiratory mechanics, leading to a number of pulmonary complications and lengthy hospitalization. Surgical stabiliza...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644021000571 |