The Surgical Timing and Complications of Rib Fixation for Rib Fractures in Geriatric Patients

The Surgical Timing and Complications of Rib Fixation for Rib Fractures in Geriatric Patients

Rib fractures (RF) are a common injury that cause significant morbidity and mortality, especially in geriatric patients. RF fixation could shorten hospital stay and improve survival. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical impact and proper surgical timing of RF fixation in...

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Main Authors: Szu-An Chen, Chien-An Liao, Ling-Wei Kuo, Chih-Po Hsu, Chun-Hsiang Ouyang, Chi-Tung Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
rib fracture
rib fixation
geriatric
chest trauma
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/12/10/1567

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