Surgical Fixation of Complex Rib Fractures to Sternum for Flail Chest: A Case Report
Rib fractures are among the most common injuries found in a patient presenting from blunt trauma. They are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, largely due to pulmonary complications. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) has been the mainstay treatment for patients with multip...
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Marshall University
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Marshall Journal of Medicine |
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